Jupiter roept de goden samen 1685 - 1732

"Jupiter roept de goden samen" is an etching by Philip van Gunst from 1685-1732 and part of the Rijksmuseum collection. This etching depicts the Greek god Jupiter, seated on a cloud, surrounded by other deities, as he calls the gods to a meeting. The composition emphasizes the grandness of the divine realm with a dramatic sky and a distant landscape. The artwork is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with mythology and the skill of its artists in translating such tales into captivating visual narratives.