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Neptune

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau, after Anicet-Charles-Gabriel Lemonnier, after Raphael

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up of a male figure's upper body, only displaying his shoulders and above. He is holding a wooden staff or trident in his right hand. The man's head is turned to his left, revealing his profile and a stern expression with deep-set eyes gazing into the distance. His facial features are rugged, with a prominent brow and pronounced cheekbones, complemented by a thick, curly beard and equally curly hair. The hair is depicted in waves. His skin is carved to highlight the muscles and expression on his face. The background is a textured, gradient tone that shades from darker on the top to lighter at the bottom. No visible jewelry is present.

Artwork Details

Date
1787
Medium
chalk manner printed in black and beige on laid paper
Dimensions
3143 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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