Schenkkan met twee figuren van Neptunus 1669 - 1693

This drawing depicts a ewer adorned with figures of Neptune, executed by an anonymous artist. The dominant symbols of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, evoke the raw power and mystery of the oceanic depths. Note how the artist portrays Neptune flanked by sea creatures and serpents that coil around the ewer, motifs that harken back to ancient Greco-Roman depictions of maritime deities. Observe the recurrence of the serpent, a symbol stretching back to Mesopotamian art, often associated with chaos, transformation, and primal energy. The imagery taps into a deep well of collective memory, stirring primal emotions tied to our relationship with the natural world. The use of water imagery throughout history, is not merely a decorative element, but a conduit for our collective subconscious. In dreams, water often represents the unconscious mind. This echoes the emotional and psychological depths the artist is trying to convey. It is a powerful force that engages us on a subconscious level.