Jupiter and Juno 1766 - 1767

"Jupiter and Juno" is a black chalk drawing by Danish artist Jens Juel, created between 1766 and 1767. The drawing depicts Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, in profile, her face delicately rendered with a melancholic expression. Her hair is styled in a complex braid, and her body is draped in flowing fabric. This study, likely created as a preparatory work for a larger painting, showcases Juel’s mastery of drawing and his interest in classical mythology.