Quos Ego, Neptune Calming the Storm, with borders showing further scenes from Virgils Aeneid, engraved by Marcantonio Raimondi 1480-1534 c.1515-16

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"Quos Ego," also known as "Neptune Calming the Storm," is a renowned engraving created by the Italian printmaker Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480–1534) around 1515-16. The work is based on a design by the eminent High Renaissance artist Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino). This engraving is celebrated for its intricate depiction of a scene from Virgil's epic poem, the "Aeneid," where Neptune, the god of the sea, quells a violent tempest that had been unleashed by the wind god Aeolus at the behest of Juno, to thwart the hero Aeneas's journey to Italy.

The title "Quos Ego" is a Latin phrase taken directly from the "Aeneid" (Book I, line 135), which translates to "whom I..." in English, referring to Neptune's rebuke of the winds. The phrase is emblematic of the power and authority of the gods in the ancient world, as well as the theme of divine intervention in human affairs, which is central to the "Aeneid."

Raimondi's engraving is notable for its dynamic composition and the masterful use of line to convey the tumultuous energy of the storm and the divine presence of Neptune. The borders of the engraving are said to contain further scenes from the "Aeneid," which enrich the narrative context of the central image and showcase the breadth of Virgil's epic.

The collaboration between Raphael and Raimondi was a significant one, as Raphael was one of the most acclaimed painters of his time, and Raimondi was a highly skilled engraver known for his ability to translate paintings and drawings into prints. This work is an example of the fruitful exchange between artists during the Renaissance, which facilitated the dissemination of artistic ideas and styles across Europe.

"Quos Ego" is not only a testament to the technical prowess of Raimondi and the artistic vision of Raphael but also an important cultural artifact that reflects the Renaissance fascination with classical antiquity and its stories. The engraving remains an important piece in the study of Renaissance art and the reception of classical literature during this period.

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