The sculpture depicts several figures engaged in an aquatic setting. A muscular male figure sits on a sea creature with a raised trident. Surrounding him are other human and hybrid creatures, including a large snake-like beast and a woman partially submerged in waves. The relief is carved on a circular dark metal plate, showing signs of age, wear, and contrast between the figures and the background.

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The Triumph of Neptune

sculptor Venetian 16th Century

first half 16th century

Medium: bronze//Dark red-brown patina (black lacquer somewhat rubbed)
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.) gross weight: 2865 gr
Culture: Venetian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Samuel H. Kress 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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