This is a drawing of sea creatures riding waves. The image shows two human-like figures with serpent bodies on horses, one holding a staff and the other blowing a horn. A cherubic figure floats above them. Sea creatures and cherubic forms blend with the waves below. Intricate lines detail scales, waves, and hair, emphasizing the lively and fantastical nature of the scene.

Sirens, Naiads, and Tritons

Medium: etching
Classification: Print
Period: 1501 to 1550
Image size: 4788 × 3545px

Description

This is a drawing of sea creatures riding waves. The image shows two human-like figures with serpent bodies on horses, one holding a staff and the other blowing a horn. A cherubic figure floats above them. Sea creatures and cherubic forms blend with the waves below. Intricate lines detail scales, waves, and hair, emphasizing the lively and fantastical nature of the scene.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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