Quos Ego
In this dramatic Baroque masterpiece, the sea god Neptune rises furiously from the churning waves to calm a storm, his finger pointed in a threatening gesture that gives the painting its Latin title, 'Quos Ego' (meaning 'Whom I...'). Rubens captures the raw power of the ocean with muscular horses, terrified sea nymphs, and ships tossing violently in the background. It's a scene straight out of Virgil's Aeneid, showing the moment Neptune scolds the winds for causing a tempest without his permission. The swirling red cloak and dynamic composition are classic Rubens, making the viewer feel the chaos of the storm.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Museo del Prado, Madrid
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