Sujet

Amphitrite, Late 17th-early 18th century. Creators: Unknown, Follower of Filippo Lauri.

Légende

Amphitrite, Late 17th-early 18th century. Additional Info: In the centre of the painting, a nude woman is sitting in a chariot drawn by two dolphins. The scene probably represents the return of Amphitrite, a Nereid (sea nymph), who fled from the advances of Neptune (Greek Poseidon), the god of the sea, enamoured with her and who sent dolphins to persuade her to return. The chariot of Amphitrite, as it sails across the waves of the sea, is surrounded by dancing Nereids and Tritons that blow conchs with glee to celebrate Amphitrite accepting Neptune's proposal. The small Cupid, holding a bow, is placing his little hand on her left shoulder. Held by a winged putto, fabric flows in the air to create a semi-circular arc above Amphitrite's head, an element previously often found in representations of the sea goddess in the art of antiquity.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM25A39_381

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

30,1Mo (1,1Mo) / 33,9cm x 22,3cm / 4000 x 2634 (300dpi)

Mots clés

transport transportation sea water Italy Italian female women woman people male boy boys child children group man men religious arts painting night country religion naked nude art guy shell museum geography celebrations color celebration deity God Baroque Neptune location century gesturing National Museum cherub cherubs concept cupid mythology angelic conch mythological time of day nudity hand gesture posture arm raised acceptance 17th century nakedness putto poseidon chariot water's Edge road Transport oil Painting Colour Arm Up Waters Edge nymph 18th century cherubim Eighteenth Century seventeenth century Amphitrite geographical feature Nereid putti portrait oil Unknown Amor sea nymph Baroque Era sea god God of the sea amorini 1690s Filippo Painting Heritage Art god of sea Canvas National Museum in Krakow Niepolomice Museum Follower of Filippo Lauri Lauri Follower of Filippo Filippo Lauri Lauri Filippo Lavoro Lavoro