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Neptune provoked to see the Greeks routed, transports himself out of the sea to their camp and assuming the shape of Calchas, revives their courage which was entirely sunk. B. 13

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Title
Neptune provoked to see the Greeks routed, transports himself out of the sea to their camp and assuming the shape of Calchas, revives their courage which was entirely sunk. B. 13
Object ID
AF-LX-1388A
Date made
1700-1800
Place made

Unknown

Engraver
Kirkall, Elisha
Object type
Engraving
Major collection
Nautical
Named collection
Allan Forbes Collection
On view
No
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Monochrome engraving showing Neptune in his chariot, pulled by two horses, rising up out of the sea towards the left-hand side of the composition. He holds a trident and is accompanied by four nudes, both men and women. Under the image is given the caption, "Neptune provoked to see the Greeks routed, transports himself out of the sea to their camp and assuming the shape of Calchas, revives their courage which was entirely sunk. B. 13"

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