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

Artist and publisher Philips Galle Netherlandish
After Jacques Jonghelinck Netherlandish
1586
Not on view
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jupiter; statue of the nude god seated on an eagle, holding a double trident, plate 2 from "Statues of Roman Gods"
  • Series/Portfolio: Statues of Roman Gods
  • Artist and publisher: Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537–1612 Antwerp)
  • Artist: After Jacques Jonghelinck (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1530–1606 Antwerp)
  • Date: 1586
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 9 13/16 × 6 3/8 in. (25 × 16.2 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Prints-Fete
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.601.20(114)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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