Jupiter en Ganymedes c. 1537 - 1555

"Jupiter en Ganymedes" is an etching by Cornelis Bos, dated circa 1537-1555. This work depicts the Greek myth of the abduction of Ganymede, a beautiful young Trojan prince, by the god Jupiter, who takes the form of an eagle. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and two dogs, while in the foreground, two figures look up in surprise. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of the detailed and expressive style characteristic of Bos' work.