Artwork Page for The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite

Details / Information for The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite

The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite

1630s

Frans Francken

(Flemish, 1581–1642)
Culture
Flanders
Medium
oil on copper, mounted on wood
Measurements
Framed: 36.2 x 43.8 x 3.8 cm (14 1/4 x 17 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.); Unframed: 23.5 x 30.9 cm (9 1/4 x 12 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Noah L. Butkin 1982.245
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
213 Dutch Painting
Print
?

Did You Know?

The smooth surface of the copper panel highlights Francken's delicate painting technique.

Description

Neptune—the Roman god of water—and his wife, Amphitrite, ride a chariot pulled by sea horses. Water fowl and flying fish glide in the sky above them, while in the distance a group of nymphs beckon from a grotto. Neptune’s trident represents his power over water and storms; the fish, shells, coral, and pearls carried by his subjects show his wealth.

The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite

1630s

Frans Francken

(Flemish, 1581–1642)
Flanders

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

    Contact Us

    The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@clevelandart.org.

    To request more information about this object, study images, or bibliography, contact the Ingalls Library Reference Desk.

    All images and data available through Open Access can be downloaded for free. For images not available through Open Access, or any image with a color bar, request a digital file from Image Services.