Neptune and Triton — Philip Melville Courtney
En Grisaille Oil on Canvas, 2025
This en grisaille oil on canvas by American artist Philip Melville Courtney presents a contemporary interpretation of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s celebrated Neptune and Triton. Rendered in a restrained monochromatic palette, the painting translates the drama, movement and sculptural presence of the Baroque composition into paint.
Subtle tonal modeling emphasizes anatomy, movement and dimensional form, creating the impression of carved stone. The strong vertical composition brings together classical mythology, figurative painting and the visual language of sculpture in a work suited to traditional, transitional and contemporary interiors.
Artist: Philip Melville Courtney
Title: Neptune and Triton
Year: 2025
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 in. H × 16 in. W × 2 in. D
Price: $6,500