Neptune and the Winds
The Met
Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo(Italian, Venice 1696–1770 Madrid)
Date: 1760s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Round painted surface, 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (62.2 x 62.2 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1937
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A bearded man with a trident, cherubs, and other figures on clouds against a blue sky
Detailed Description
A circular image features numerous figures on clouds, set against a blue sky. In the lower left quadrant, a muscular, light-skinned, bearded man with dark hair sits prominently on a cloud, holding a dark trident in his left hand. His right arm is raised, and his head is tilted back, with his gaze directed upwards. He is partially draped in a green cloth. Surrounding him are several other figures, some partially obscured, and winged cherubs. A vibrant blue drapery hangs down the far left edge. A large, light-colored curved architectural element, possibly a dome or arch, extends from the upper right to the lower right, occupying the right side of the composition. Within and around this structure, more figures are visible, some reclining on clouds, others appearing as winged cherubs. One figure in the upper right is draped in a reddish cloth. The background is a light blue sky with scattered white clouds, and two small dark bird-like shapes are visible in the upper left sky. The overall palette includes blues, whites, various flesh tones, and earthy browns, with accents of green, red, and dark blue. The circular image is contained within a square, light brown border.
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