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This is a drawing of an ornate ancient ship. The drawing depicts a large, elaborately decorated vessel with intricate carvings and figures. The ship is adorned with mythological influences and what appear to be mythological creatures or deities, labeled as "Castor" and "Poluce." The ship has a high stern and bow adorned with sculptures, including horses and classical figures. Oars extend from the sides of the ship, indicating it is a rowing vessel, and the mast is adorned with banners and rigging.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Barcha de Castor e Poluce
Balthasar Moncornet after Remigio Cantagallina
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 8.7 x 13 cm (3 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.) sheet: 8.7 x 13.2 cm (3 7/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 2002.135.8
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1551 to 1600
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Le Magnifique Carousel...pour le marriage du grand duc Cosimo II (plate 6)
Subjects and terms
- French
- Horse
- Costume
- Water
- Boat
- 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 126492. 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.