Jupiter verschijnt aan Aeneas 1734 - 1739

Louis Desplaces created this print, "Jupiter Appears to Aeneas," employing engraving techniques to bring form to the narrative. The composition is structured vertically, dividing the scene into celestial and terrestrial realms. The texture created by the fine lines gives depth to the figures and landscape. The interplay of light and shadow directs our eyes, emphasizing Jupiter's radiant appearance and Aeneas's awestruck reaction. Semiotically, Jupiter, with his eagle, embodies divine authority and power. This contrasts with the more chaotic scene on Earth, filled with figures that represent the human drama unfolding below. Desplace's strategic use of linear perspective pulls the viewer into the scene. The classical elements like the architectural frame and mythological figures signal a reaching back to classical ideals. This print functions not just as an illustration but as a structured argument about power, fate, and the interplay between the divine and mortal worlds.