This is a drawing of a mythological scene at sea. The image depicts several figures in water, surrounding a central figure who holds a trident. There are horses emerging from the water, and a chariot-like structure is implied. Surrounding the main scene, other figures appear to be engaging in acts such as blowing a conch shell, and there are figures in the sky resembling cherubs or putti. The use of shading and the blue-gray background adds a sense of motion to the waves and clouds.

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The Triumph of Neptune

French 18th Century

18th century

Medium: black crayon with white heightening on blue paper
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 32.9 x 42.5 cm (12 15/16 x 16 3/4 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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