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Neptune with a seahorse
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Neptune with a seahorse

Pieter Xaveri · c. 1670 · modeling; wood (plant material); terracotta (clay material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Neptune sits on a pedestal. His right arm rests on a grotto from which water flows. Next to him lies a seahorse. On the pedestal, ships at sea, washed-up barrels, and crates are depicted. The statue is signed with the initials PX.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineNeptunus met zeepaard. c. 1670. Pieter Xaveri. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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