The Infant Jupiter Nurtured by the Goat Amalthea 1638

"The Infant Jupiter Nurtured by the Goat Amalthea," painted in 1638 by Nicolas Poussin, depicts a scene from Roman mythology. The infant Jupiter, the king of the gods, is being nurtured by the goat Amalthea, while other figures, possibly his mother Rhea and a nymph, attend to him. Poussin, a master of classical composition and clarity, uses meticulous detail and precise brushstrokes to create a harmonious and believable portrayal of this mythological event.