Jupiter 1702

"Jupiter" is a pen and brown ink drawing on paper by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, created in 1702 and now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The artwork depicts the Roman god Jupiter, depicted as a muscular man, seated on a cloud and holding a lightning bolt in his right hand. An eagle, Jupiter's symbolic animal, sits perched on his left arm and appears to be about to snatch a small animal in its talons. The depiction is a classic example of Baroque artistic style with detailed anatomy and dramatic dynamism. The drawing is a study for a larger work, showcasing de Hooghe's skills and his keen eye for detail.