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Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti, by Italian 17th Century, ink, 1700

Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti

Italian 17th Century

1700

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti is a 1700 ink by Italian 17th Century, a Baroque work, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Italian 17th Century
When & what style?
1700 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a door knocker in the shape of Triton, surrounded by a Nereid and putti. It's detailed and intricate. The door knocker is the main focus of the painting, with the other figures playing a secondary role. This artwork is interesting because it showcases the artist's skill in rendering small details. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: gouache.

About the artist

Portrait of Italian 17th Century
Artist

Italian 17th Century

This Italian artist worked in the 17th century, making engravings, ink drawings, and oil paintings.

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