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Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti

Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti, by Italian 17th Century, ink
Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti, by Italian 17th Century, ink

Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Italian 17th Century. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti is a drawing executed in pen and brown ink with gouache. It depicts a door knocker and surrounding figures.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing's central element is a Triton-shaped door knocker, accompanied by a Nereid and putti. The door knocker is the primary focus, with the other figures serving as secondary elements.

Technique & Style

Rendered in pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache, the drawing showcases intricate detail. The use of gouache allows for a high level of precision and opacity, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing small details.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Italian 17th Century

Artist

Italian 17th Century

This Italian artist worked in the 17th century, making engravings, ink drawings, and oil paintings.

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