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Neptune calms the waves
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Neptune calms the waves

Bernard Picart · 1717 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The angry Neptune, standing amidst the waves in his chariot, threatens the winds with his trident. In the background a sinking Trojan ship. The scene is framed in an ornamental border crowned by two figures of Fame. Top right Amor, who scatters his arrows from his quiver.

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Credit lineNeptunus kalmeert de golven. 1717. Bernard Picart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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