Leopold I of Austria as Jupiter with his wife enthroned in the clouds, looking down on the struggling giants below 1654 - 1682

"Leopold I of Austria as Jupiter with his wife enthroned in the clouds, looking down on the struggling giants below" is an etching by Mathäus Küsel created between 1654 and 1682. This artwork depicts the Habsburg Emperor Leopold I, as Jupiter, the king of the Gods, with his wife seated beside him in a chariot drawn by a horse, overlooking the Gigantomachy, the battle of the giants against the Gods. This type of allegorical portrait was popular in 17th-century Europe, often used to celebrate rulers by associating them with powerful figures from classical mythology. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a testament to the artistic skill of Küsel and the intricate details of his work.