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Hendrick Goltzius — Oceanus (Neptune) (Bartsch 232; Hollstein 367; Bialler 27)
Hendrick Goltzius

Oceanus (Neptune) (Bartsch 232; Hollstein 367; Bialler 27)

Hendrick Goltzius's 'Oceanus (Neptune)' is a classical engraving depicting the mythological god of the sea. This work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance master's technical skill and engagement with classical subject matter.

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Old Master Prints

December 2, 2022

Estimate: $8,000 – $10,000

Lot 24

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Hendrick Goltzius, Oceanus (Neptune) (Bartsch 232; Hollstein 367; Bialler 27)

Hendrick Goltzius's 'Oceanus (Neptune)' is a classical engraving depicting the mythological god of the sea. This work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance master's technical skill and engagement with classical subject matter.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Dramatic, Classical, Baroque, Dutch, Neptune, Engraving, Mythological, Figurative, Renaissance

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