The Greek God of the seas, the shaker of the earth and tamer of horses, Poseidon was the protector of many Hellenic cities. In most artwork Poseidon (or Neptune) is usually depicted as an older muscular man with curly hair and a beard. The painting was inspired by the Fontana di Trevi's Neptune in Rome, Italy. This whimsical rendering of Poseidon’s portrait offers a fresh depiction of the well known God. Aqueous watercolors are met with strokes of thin line that map out the inner contours of his face. The execution of material and stylization of this portrait gives us a glimpse of Poseidon as a dainter character.
