Who painted Jupiter and Juno?

Jupiter and Juno was painted by Cornelis de Vos in 1635.

Where can I see Jupiter and Juno?

Jupiter and Juno is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Jupiter and Juno?

Jupiter and Juno is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Jupiter and Juno

Cornelis de Vos , 1635

Jupiter and Juno is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Cornelis de Vos. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Cornelis de Vos, a Flemish painter active in Antwerp during the early 17th century, completed the oil painting *Jupiter and Juno* in 1635.

Cornelis de Vos, a Flemish painter active in Antwerp during the early 17th century, completed the oil painting *Jupiter and Juno* in 1635. Executed in the Flemish Baroque idiom, the canvas presents the Roman deities Jupiter and Juno seated together on a rocky ledge, accompanied by a peacock whose plumage spreads behind them. The work is part of the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The composition draws on classical mythology, portraying the king of the gods, Jupiter, and his consort, Juno, in an intimate pose that emphasizes their divine authority and marital bond. The peacock, traditionally linked to Juno, serves as an emblem of her regal status and the mythic narrative of fidelity and jealousy that surrounds the couple.

Technique & Style

De Vos employs a pronounced chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to model the figures and give them a sculptural presence. The flesh tones are rendered with subtle gradations, while the red drapery and the iridescent greens and browns of the peacock’s tail create vivid color accents against a darkened background, characteristic of Baroque dynamism.

History & Provenance

Although de Vos is chiefly remembered for portraiture, this mythological piece demonstrates his versatility across genres. After its creation, the painting entered the holdings of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, where it remains on display, offering insight into the artist’s broader oeuvre and the Flemish courtly taste for classical subjects in the 1630s.