Artwork

Jupiter

Jupiter, by Abraham de Bruyn, ink, 1569
Jupiter, by Abraham de Bruyn, ink, 1569

Jupiter is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Abraham de Bruyn. It dates from 1569 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

This painting shows Jupiter, a figure from ancient Roman mythology.
It's an old etching, made in 1569.
The artist used a lot of details to show Jupiter's power, which is interesting because it was made a long time ago, and we can still see the lines and shapes clearly.
To learn more about this style of artwork, look at the technique: etching.

Overview

Jupiter is a print created by Abraham de Bruyn in 1569 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Jupiter, a figure from ancient Roman mythology, and employs detailed renderings to convey the god's power.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's use of etching and engraving to achieve a high level of detail, with visible lines and shapes that remain clear despite the passage of time.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.