Jupiter en de donder 1773

"Jupiter en de donder" (Jupiter and the Thunder) is an engraving created by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles in 1773. The artwork, which is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a scene from Roman mythology where Jupiter, the king of the gods, appears in the clouds with lightning bolts in hand. The scene is likely from a book of fables, as indicated by the inscription on the piece "Jupiter et les tonnerres Fable CIX." The engraving is rendered in a detailed style, with a focus on the mythological figures and the dramatic elements of the scene, such as the lightning. The piece is a visual testament to the power of the gods in Roman mythology.