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Philips Galle
Sea and River Gods1586

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Engraving of a title page with an arched cartouche containing Latin text, surrounded by a decorative border with shells, scrolls, and fish motifs
Engraving of a muscular, long-haired bearded male figure seen from behind, seated atop a sea creature, holding reins in both hands, with a seascape in the background and fine cross-hatched line work throughout. Latin inscription "OCEANVS" at bottom.
Engraving of a muscular nude male figure seen from behind, seated on a large shell amid waves, raising a trident in his right hand, with two sea horses at left; fine cross-hatched linework; Latin inscription at bottom reads NEPTVNVS.
Engraving of a bearded, muscular male figure seated on a large scallop shell amid ocean waves, viewed in three-quarter pose. Several smaller figures swim or wade in the background. Latin text 'NEREUS' and engraver's inscription at bottom.
Engraving of a bearded, muscular male figure seated on rocks beside a large spiral shell, gesturing outward; a nude female figure stands in shallow water in the background amid rocky outcroppings and clouded sky; fine cross-hatched linework throughout.
Engraving of a muscular, curly-haired male figure seated beside a large overturned vessel from which water flows, surrounded by fish and shells in the foreground, with a coastal city visible in the background; fine cross-hatched linework; text reading 'PROTHEVS' at bottom.
Engraving of a nude male figure in three-quarter rear view, holding a large fish or sea creature, with a harbor town and mountains in the background; fine crosshatching throughout; Latin text "PORTVNVS" at bottom.
Engraving of a muscular bearded male figure reclining on a crocodile, one arm raised, flanked by two smaller figures. Pyramids and riverscape visible in the background, with fine cross-hatched linework. Latin inscription 'NILVS' at bottom.
Engraving of a nude male figure crowned with reeds, seated on rocks, pouring water from an urn with one hand and holding a tall reed stalk with the other; fine crosshatched linework; Latin inscription "ACHEOLVS" below.
Engraving of a nude male figure seen from behind, seated on a stone ledge with one leg raised, holding a staff, wearing a crown of large leaves; river landscape with distant hills and sailing vessel in background; fine crosshatched line work.
Engraving of a bearded nude male figure seated in three-quarter view, wearing a leafy wreath and holding a bunch of grapes, with a large wheel behind him and a river town in the background. Fine cross-hatching throughout. Latin text "RHENVS" below.
Engraving of a muscular nude male figure seen from behind, seated on a stone pedestal with water flowing from it, holding a cornucopia of fruit; a cityscape and reeds visible in the background. Fine cross-hatched linework. Lettered "TIBRIS" below.
Engraving of a nude male river god with a feathered or reeded headdress, seated on rocks with water flowing beneath him, one arm extended outward; a smaller figure stands in water among reeds in the background; fine cross-hatched linework throughout.
Engraving of a bearded, nude male river deity seated on a stone block, leaning forward with one hand resting on a large conch shell from which water flows. Detailed cross-hatching defines muscular anatomy. A harbor cityscape with sailing vessels appears in the background. Latin inscription 'TAGVS' at bottom center.
Engraving of a nude male river god seated among tall reeds, wreathed in foliage, holding a staff, with water flowing from an overturned vessel beneath his foot. Fine cross-hatching with Latin inscription 'RODANVS' below.
Engraving of a muscular male river deity, semi-nude, seated against a rocky outcrop and tipping a large urn that pours water, with a river landscape in the background; fine cross-hatched linework; Latin inscription "LIGERIS" below.
Engraving of a muscular male figure seated on a stone block, wearing a leafy crown, one hand resting on a overturned vessel pouring water; a city skyline and river with bridges visible in the background. Fine crosshatched linework. Latin inscription 'SCALDIS' at bottom.
Engraving of a nude male figure seated on a stone block, resting his head on one hand while leaning over a large urn tilted to pour water, with a rocky landscape and mountains in the background; fine crosshatching throughout; labeled 'TAMESIS' below.
Artist or Maker
Philips Galle
Title
Sea and River Gods
Place Made
Holland
Date Made
1586
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet (each): 7 1/8 × 4 5/8 in. (18.1 × 11.75 cm) Image (each): 6 1/2 × 3 7/8 in. (16.51 × 9.84 cm)
Credit Line
Mary Stansbury Ruiz Bequest
Accession Number
M.88.91.382a-r
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings
Selected Bibliography
  • Hollstein, F. W. H. Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings, and Woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Amsterdam: M. Hertzberger, 1949.