Jupiter c. 1650 - 1750

This anonymous etching, created sometime between 1650 and 1750, depicts Jupiter, the king of the gods in Roman mythology, soaring through the air on the back of an eagle. The artist uses hatching, a technique of creating tonal values using parallel lines, to create the illusion of depth and volume in the figure and the clouds, symbolizing Jupiter's powerful presence in the heavens. The small, angelic figures in the composition further emphasize the divine nature of the subject, creating a celestial scene that reflects the grandeur and majesty of Jupiter.