Fabel van Jupiter en de pachter 1758

"Fabel van Jupiter en de pachter" (1758) is an etching by Johann Heinrich (der Ältere) Meil depicting the Roman god Jupiter, with wings and seated on a cloud, appearing to a man kneeling on the ground. The print likely represents a scene from a fable, illustrating the theme of divine intervention. Meil, known for his detailed engravings, used a combination of fine lines and shading to create a realistic depiction of both figures and the surrounding landscape. This artwork exemplifies the use of etching as a medium for storytelling and illustration in the 18th century.