Jupiter and Antiope 1504 - 1514

This circular painting by the Italian Renaissance painter Pinturicchio depicts the mythological scene of Jupiter, disguised as a satyr, seducing Antiope. The painting, created sometime between 1504 and 1514, is an example of High Renaissance art, characterized by its harmonious composition and naturalism. The scene takes place in a landscape setting, with the figures rendered in a detailed and lifelike manner. The bust of a Roman deity in the background hints at the classical inspiration of the painting. "Jupiter and Antiope" is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.