Ontwerp voor een plafond met het huwelijk van Jupiter en Juno c. 1748 - 1795

Petrus Norbertus van Reysschoot created this design for a ceiling featuring the marriage of Jupiter and Juno with pen and watercolor. Dominating the scene, we see Jupiter, often associated with power and authority, and Juno, goddess of marriage, together amidst swirling clouds. Note the presence of Jupiter’s eagle and Juno’s peacock, symbols deeply embedded in classical mythology. The peacock, later associated with vanity, originally symbolized immortality and heavenly pride. Consider how Juno, with her associations to marriage, reappears across centuries, transformed yet recognizable, in Renaissance paintings and even in contemporary depictions of domestic harmony. These visual motifs are not static; they evolve, reflecting changing societal values while still resonating with primal human experiences such as love, power, and conflict. The emotional power in this image lies in the depiction of the divine union, an archetype engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level. It speaks of aspirations for harmony and order, reflecting both personal and cosmic scales. The cyclical progression of symbols like the peacock, therefore, reveals their endurance and adaptability throughout time.