Jupiter; statue of the nude god seated on an eagle, holding a double trident, plate 2 from "Statues of Roman Gods"

Jupiter; statue of the nude god seated on an eagle, holding a double trident, plate 2 from "Statues of Roman Gods"

Philips Galle

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of eight numbered plates from the series 'Statues of Roman Gods', after Jacques Jonghelinck. The plates illustrate Bacchus and the seven planetary gods and was originally displayed in the town hall of Antwerp. The series was published by Philips Galle in 1585 in Antwerp and again in 1586.

Drawings and Prints

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jupiter; statue of the nude god seated on an eagle, holding a double trident, plate 2 from "Statues of Roman Gods"Jupiter; statue of the nude god seated on an eagle, holding a double trident, plate 2 from "Statues of Roman Gods"Jupiter; statue of the nude god seated on an eagle, holding a double trident, plate 2 from "Statues of Roman Gods"Jupiter; statue of the nude god seated on an eagle, holding a double trident, plate 2 from "Statues of Roman Gods"Jupiter; statue of the nude god seated on an eagle, holding a double trident, plate 2 from "Statues of Roman Gods"

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