The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite
1634
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1634
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a wild sea parade: Neptune and his wife ride a chariot pulled by sea horses, tridents flashing, while flying fish and ducks zip above waves. Francken packed the scene with tiny surprises—shells, pearls, even a grotto full of waving nymphs. He painted it for wealthy collectors who loved myths and curiosities, not quiet landscapes. If you like crowded, playful scenes, look up *Flanders* next.
