Isis en Juno 1731 - 1775

Jakob Wangner's etching, "Isis en Juno" (1731-1775), depicts a woman reclining on a throne-like structure, the base of which appears to be waves or a stormy sea. The figure is shrouded in a large, billowing cloth, with an owl perched on the side of the throne and a crescent moon in the sky above her head. The etching’s intricate details, swirling clouds, and powerful imagery of the moon suggest an association with night, symbolizing the goddess Juno, who was associated with both the moon and childbirth. This work, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 18th-century Rococo-style etching, highlighting ornate detailing and symbolism.