Who created "Neptune in his Chariot"?

Neptune in his Chariot was created by Joseph Heintz the Elder|Pieter de Jode I in late 16th–mid 17th century.

When was "Neptune in his Chariot" created?

This artwork was created late 16th–mid 17th century.

What medium is "Neptune in his Chariot"?

Neptune in his Chariot is Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over traces of black chalk.

Is "Neptune in his Chariot" in the public domain?

Yes, Neptune in his Chariot is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Neptune in his Chariot

Joseph Heintz the Elder|Pieter de Jode I

late 16th–mid 17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over traces of black chalk

Dimensions

Diameter 7-15/16 in. (20.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

Accession Number

80.3.78

Tags

NeptuneHorsesChariots

Art Historical Context

This delicate circular drawing captures Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, guiding his chariot across the waves, accompanied by powerful horses. Created between the late sixteenth and mid-seventeenth centuries, the work reflects the enduring fascination with classical mythology during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. Attributed to Joseph Heintz the Elder and Pieter de Jode I, the piece likely served as a preparatory study or design for a decorative scheme, its compact diameter of just over seven inches suggesting it may have been intended for a medallion, print, or architectural...

Neptune in his Chariot

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