Two Tritons at the Feast of Acheloüs
Anthony van Dyck
Two Tritons at the Feast of Acheloüs depicts mythical sea creatures. Anthony van Dyck painted it in oil on canvas. Dimensions are 62 3/4 x 45 7/8 inches. Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1906.
The canvas shows two Tritons, hybrid creatures part human, part fish. They are a part of the feast of Acheloüs, a scene from Greek mythology.
The painting is part of the European Paintings department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was acquired through the Marquand Fund.
Van Dyck was known for his court portraits but also painted mythological scenes. He spent time in Italy, which influenced his style.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437919
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