Jupiter en een oorlogsschip met het wapen van Alessandro Farnese 1585

This 1585 print by Johann Sadeler I, entitled "Jupiter en een oorlogsschip met het wapen van Alessandro Farnese", depicts Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, seated upon an eagle and holding a celestial sphere. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sadeler's expertise in engraving. The intricate details of the ship's weaponry, the eagle's feathers, and Jupiter's musculature speak to the artist's mastery of the medium. The print's Latin text provides a glimpse into its allegorical intent, referencing the virtues of prudence and the power of Alessandro Farnese's legacy.