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Monochrome etching depicting the ballet of the Tritons to celebrate the marriage of Neptune and Amphitrite, in a rocky cove, facing towards the sea. On the shore and in the water beyond it, Tritons, whales, and horse-sea serpent chimeras dance. In the center background, Neptune and Amphitrite sit upon a rock; to the left, Venus ascends on a cloud.
Printed in bottom left margin: "Alfo.us Parig.us Inv SDB. Deli. e. F"


whales
1637-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Parig, Alfo.; Bella, Stephano della
ink; laid paper; mounting
9 1/2 in x 12 1/2 in
Italy