1640
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The "Quos Ego" is a 1640 by Simone Cantarini, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a dramatic scene with Neptune, the god of the sea, standing on the right side, holding a trident in his right hand. On the left, a man with horns and a beard is shown, grasping a crown and a scepter. In the center, a chariot is being pulled by a horse, with an eagle perched on top. The background features a cloudy sky and a body of water. A notable detail in the painting is the use of dynamic lines and movement, which creates a sense of energy and tension. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and volume to the figures, drawing the viewer's eye to the central action. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the Baroque movement.
Simone Cantarini or Simone da Pesaro, called il Pesarese (Baptized on 21 August 1612 – 15 October 1648) was an Italian painter and etcher.
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