Who created "Neptune and Amphitrite"?

Neptune and Amphitrite was created by Bartholomeus Spranger in mid-16th–early 17th century.

When was "Neptune and Amphitrite" created?

This artwork was created mid-16th–early 17th century.

What medium is "Neptune and Amphitrite"?

Neptune and Amphitrite is Pen and brown ink, brown wash.

Is "Neptune and Amphitrite" in the public domain?

Yes, Neptune and Amphitrite is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Neptune and Amphitrite

Bartholomeus Spranger

mid-16th–early 17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brown wash

Dimensions

10-5/16 x 7-1/2 in. (26.2 x 19.1 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Anne and Jean Bonna Gift, 1999

Accession Number

1999.169

Tags

NeptuneFemale NudesPutti

Art Historical Context

In the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, Bartholomeus Spranger'sNeptune and Amphit* (mid-16th to early 17th century) captivates with its mythological allure. This pen and brown ink drawing, heightened by brown wash, measures a intimate 10-5/16 x 7-1/2 inches, showcasing the Flemish artist's mastery as a court draughtsman for Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II in Prague. Spranger, leading Mannerist, renders the sea god Neptune entwined with his nymph bride Amphitrite amid playful putti, evoking classical tales from Ovid where Neptune woos the ocean goddess. Mannerism's ele...

Neptune and Amphitrite

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