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Neptune with a Hippocamp

Michel Anguier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a muscular, bearded man standing in a dynamic pose, wielding a trident in his right hand. He has a flowing, textured cloak that billows behind him as he stands with his left leg slightly forward and bent, and his right leg almost straight. The sculpture is primarily black and appears to be made of a glossy material, possibly bronze, which highlights the details of the man's defined muscles and face. Beside his legs, there is a wave-like structure that resembles water. The figure looks to the left with a focused expression.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1652, cast probably 1652/1680s
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
6421 × 8990 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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