Roman god of water, particularly the sea, considered equivalent to the Greek Poseidon
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Neptune with nereids attending the siege of La Rochelle. Etching by N. Le Mire, 1756, after C. Eisen.
Eisen, Charles, 1720-1778.Date: 1756Reference: 2917575i
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Saturn, seated right, is threatened by his three children Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. Engraving by G. Bonasone after G. Romano, ca. 1560.
Romano, Giulio, 1499-1546.Date: [1560?]Reference: 570760i
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Admiral Rodney stands between Britannia and Neptune. Etching by J. Gillray, 1782.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Date: 1782Reference: 31722i- Pictures
Neptune with nereids attending the siege of La Rochelle. Etching by N. Le Mire, 1756, after C. Eisen.
Eisen, Charles, 1720-1778.Date: 1756Reference: 2917576i
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Neptune and Amphitrite sit on a scallop shell chariot amidst the waves, surrounded by nereids and tritons; representing the element water. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1718, after Louis de Boullogne the younger.
Boulogne, Louis, 1654-1733.Date: 1718Reference: 23946i