Carlo Cesio (1626–1687) da Annibale Carracci - Venere e Tritone

Gallery in the Farnese Palace in Rome of the Most Serene Duke of Parma, etc., painted by Annibale Carracci, engraved by Carlo Cesio, published by François Collignon, 1657

The scene is centered on Venus, depicted in an elegant and sinuous pose, probably seated or slightly in motion, as she interacts with Triton, a winged sea figure or half man and half fish, according to iconographic tradition. Triton is often depicted blowing into a conch shell, accompanying Galatea's triumphant arrival.
Part of a collection of 44 engravings reproducing the frescoes by Annibale Carracci for the Farnese Gallery
• The engravings are executed in the same direction and composition as the original frescoes
• First Italian graphic rendition of the Carracci cycle

Condition status
Excellent – intact paper, sharp engraving, with no tears or visible deterioration.