Jupiter bedaart de storm op zee 1515 - 1566

"Jupiter bedaart de storm op zee" (Jupiter Calms the Storm at Sea), a 16th century drawing of unknown origin, is a powerful depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, calming a raging sea. The drawing features a detailed depiction of Jupiter riding on a chariot pulled by sea horses with a trident in hand, while the waves and the sky are filled with swirling clouds and struggling figures. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the power and the grandeur of the Roman gods, offering a glimpse into the religious beliefs and artistic sensibilities of the era.