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Albrecht Altdorfer
Neptune Riding a Sea Monstercirca 1520-1526

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Engraving of a nude reclining male figure holding a trident, entwined with a scaly sea creature, with a long-necked bird above, dense cross-hatching throughout
Artist or Maker
Albrecht Altdorfer
Germany, circa 1480-1538
Title
Neptune Riding a Sea Monster
Date Made
circa 1520-1526
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Image and sheet: 1 1/16 x 1 7/8 in. (2.70 x 4.76 cm); Mat: 19 x 14 in. (48.26 x 35.56 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Herman and Ruth Engel in honor of the museum's 50th anniversary
Accession Number
M.2016.215.1
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings