Artwork
Jupiter in a Landscape
Jupiter in a Landscape is an ink print by the Baroque artist Crescenzio Onofri. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Crescenzio Onofri's Jupiter in a Landscape is a 1696 etching that combines a dramatic sky with a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a robed figure, likely Jupiter, riding a swirling cloud amidst a turbulent sky. The scene is set over a tranquil landscape with a winding river, trees, and rolling hills, and features three human figures in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Onofri employed sharp lines and deep shadows to convey a sense of movement in the clouds and water, blending the earthly and celestial realms.
Artist & collection
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