The artwork entitled “Amphitrite” by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi exemplifies the Neoclassicism art movement and falls within the genre of sketch and study.
The drawing features a central female figure, presumably Amphitrite, the sea goddess from Greek mythology. She is partially draped and seated in an elaborate shell chariot, being pulled by two young winged figures, likely representing Erotes. They guide a sea creature that appears to be a dolphin, which aids in drawing the chariot through the water. Her pose is both dynamic and composed, embodying the classical ideal of grace and beauty. The lines of the drawing are clean and precise, highlighting the Neoclassical emphasis on form and symmetry. Surrounding the central figures is a simplistic representation of water, emphasizing the mythological theme. The composition showcases Piranesi’s skill in rendering classical subjects with a refined and studied approach.
