Agnolo Bronzino's "Portrait of Andrea Doria as Neptune" (c. 1550) depicts the Genoese admiral as the Roman god, blending classical mythology with Renaissance portraiture. The painting is a powerful representation of authority and maritime power.

This oil on canvas portrait by Agnolo Bronzino, painted around 1550, depicts the Genoese admiral Andrea Doria as the Roman god Neptune. Bronzino, a leading Mannerist painter in Florence, was known for his refined and elegant portraits of the Medici court. This work exemplifies his skill in idealised representation and allegorical portraiture. Andrea Doria (1466-1560) was a celebrated naval commander and statesman who served the Republic of Genoa and later Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor. The portrait presents Doria nude from the waist up, holding a trident, the symbol of Neptune. The figure is muscular and imposing, embodying the power and authority associated with both Doria and the sea god. The background is dark and subdued, drawing attention to the figure's skin tones and the details of his beard and hair. An inscription above Doria's head bears his name. The painting blends classical mythology with Renaissance portraiture, creating a powerful image of a man who shaped the political and maritime history of his time. The work is currently held at the Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.