Statue of Juno with Scepter and Peacock n.d.

Jan Claudius de Cock created this drawing of the Statue of Juno with Scepter and Peacock in the late 17th or early 18th century. Rendered in sanguine, the warm reddish-brown chalk brings the goddess to life, animating the cold stone of a typical sculpture. Notice how de Cock uses line and shading to define Juno's form, giving weight and volume to her draped figure. The hatching technique, with closely spaced parallel lines, builds depth, especially in the folds of her garment and the peacock's feathers. This technique gives a textural richness, creating a tactile impression of the statue's surface. The composition places Juno centrally, emphasizing her power and poise. The peacock, a symbol of Juno, is not merely an attribute but an integral part of the statue, echoing her regal bearing. Through de Cock's skilled rendering, we see not just a representation, but also an interpretation that infuses classical form with baroque sensibility.