Jupiter og Juno sidder i kærlig omfavnelse, imellem dem står ørnen, trædende på tordenkilen, til venstre tænder en vinget genius sin fakkel hos en anden, og oven over disse svæver påfuglen ned. I baggrunden et landskab/ Ida bjerget/. 1640 - 1677

Heinrich Dittmers painted this oil on copper depicting Jupiter and Juno locked in loving embrace. The eagle, Jupiter's emblem, stands assertively upon the thunderbolt, symbolizing the god's might, while a winged genius lights a torch nearby, and a peacock descends from above. These aren't mere decorations, but potent symbols that echo through time. Consider the eagle; it isn't confined to Greco-Roman myth. Its commanding presence also appears in imperial standards of ancient Rome and even later in heraldry, signifying power and dominion. The torch evokes themes of enlightenment, desire, and transformation—echoes of which we find flickering in alchemical and romantic allegories. Such imagery taps into a collective memory. The symbols become vessels carrying a spectrum of meanings accumulated through generations. The embrace of Jupiter and Juno isn't just a depiction of marital love; it is an encapsulation of power, passion, and the foundational bonds of order. This potent blend of symbols continues to engage us, resonating deeply within our shared cultural psyche.