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This is a drawing of a mythological ship. The drawing depicts a fantastical vessel adorned with ornate sculptures and decorations. A figure labeled "Mercurio" is shown standing at the prow of the ship with a winged helmet and caduceus. Another figure, "Anfone," is depicted at the stern in armor holding a scepter. The ship is populated with figures in classical attire, holding shields and banners. Smoke or mist surrounds the ship as it glides over the water, with distant landscapes visible in the background.
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This is a drawing of a mythological ship. The drawing depicts a fantastical vessel adorned with ornate sculptures and decorations. A figure labeled "Mercurio" is shown standing at the prow of the ship with a winged helmet and caduceus. Another figure, "Anfone," is depicted at the stern in armor holding a scepter. The ship is populated with figures in classical attire, holding shields and banners. Smoke or mist surrounds the ship as it glides over the water, with distant landscapes visible in the background.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Anfione Argon condotto da Mercurio

Balthasar Moncornet after Remigio Cantagallina

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 8.9 x 13.4 cm (3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.) sheet: 9.1 x 13.6 cm (3 9/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2002.135.4
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Le Magnifique Carousel...pour le marriage du grand duc Cosimo II (plate 2)

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Costume
  • Boat
  • Sea
  • Shield
  • Figures
Provenance

The Princes of Liechtenstein, Vienna, and Feldsberg. (sale, Galerie Gerda Bassenge, Berlin, 31 May 2002, no. 5272); (C. G. Boerner, Düsseldorf); purchased 2002 by NGA.

NGA object ID 126488. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.