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Neptune and Glaucus

Gianlorenzo Bernini, 1622

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'Neptune and Glaucus' shows Neptune striding across a large shell, with sea-god Glaucus between his legs. Commissioned circa 1622 for Cardinal Montalto for Villa Montalto, to go at end of large fishpond (designed for Sixtus V).

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Title of artwork, date

Neptune and Glaucus, 1622

Date supported

1950

Medium and material

Marble

Dimensions

186 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

15000

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