Engravings after Guercino’s Libro dei Disegni Pl.19
c. 1630
Meet the king of the sea, depicted here with his signature trident and a crown that looks sharp enough to poke an eye out! This engraving by Francesco Curti, created around 1630, is actually a reproduction of a drawing by the famous Baroque artist Guercino. It captures the classic look of Neptune with his flowing beard and intense gaze, reminding us that even gods of the ocean need a good grooming routine. These kinds of prints were crucial for spreading artistic ideas across Europe before photography existed, acting like the Instagram of the 17th century.
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