Jupiter Hurling Thunderbolts at the Vices by Paolo Veronese

Jupiter Hurling Thunderbolts at the Vices 1556

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sculpture

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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unrealistic statue

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roman-mythology

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underpainting

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surrealism

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mythology

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painting painterly

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surrealist

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portrait art

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watercolor

Paolo Veronese's *Jupiter Hurling Thunderbolts at the Vices* is a powerful depiction of the Roman god Jupiter, depicted as a muscular figure with thunderbolts, punishing vices. The scene is set in a dramatic sky with swirling clouds, and the figures are realistically rendered with detailed anatomy and vibrant colors. The composition is dynamic and chaotic, emphasizing the tumultuous nature of the event. The painting, created in 1556, is an example of the Venetian Renaissance style, renowned for its masterful use of color, light, and perspective. It is currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

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