Jupiter and Mercury, in the form of visiting pilgrims Philemon and Baucis 1802

"Jupiter and Mercury, in the form of visiting pilgrims Philemon and Baucis" is a painting by Orest Kiprensky, a prominent Russian portraitist and history painter. Created in 1802, the artwork features a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses, where Jupiter and Mercury, disguised as travelers, are welcomed by the hospitable couple Philemon and Baucis. The painting utilizes a chiaroscuro technique, creating strong contrasts between light and shadow to highlight the figures and their expressions, evoking a sense of drama and divine presence.