Neptune Calms the Waves harbor view The artist's attention to detail

The artist's attention to detail is evident in the texture of the weathered stones

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18th century portrait

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Neptune Calms the Waves harbor view The artist's attention to detailNeptunus kalmeert de golven, 1717 Bernard Picart The painting depicts a wrathful Neptune, god of the sea, standing amidst tumultuous waves. He menacingly brandishes his trident at the winds, asserting his dominion over the sea. In the background, a Trojan ship succumbs to the sea's fury. The scene is framed by an ornate border, topped with two figures representing Fame. In the upper right corner, Cupid playfully scatters his arrows, adding an element