After Alessandro Vittoria (Trento, Italy, 1525 - 1608, Venice)
Neptune with Sea Horses, 18th century - 19th century
Cast bronze, Height: 46.5 cm (18 5/16 in.)
This cast bronze statue is eighteen inches high and has a glossy black sheen. The top and bottom are embellished with scalloped shapes. The sides are curved. There are cut out sections around the central figure of a naked Neptune. He looks down to his left, our right. His left arm is down by his side and his open hand seems to be pulling at flowing water. His right arm, our left, is raised clutching a thin curved hose. Two majestic horses flank his feet; one in profile looking to our right and the other looking straight ahead. Their bodies seem to flow in and become part of the swirling sides.
Second Floor Passage
Commentary
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