Jupiter and Ganymede 1626

Joseph Heintz the Younger's 1626 drawing "Jupiter and Ganymede" depicts the mythological scene of the god Jupiter, in the form of an eagle, carrying off the young Ganymede to become his cupbearer. The small, highly detailed drawing is executed in pen and brown wash on paper, and is framed in a brown border. This intimate artwork, currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the Baroque master's talent for depicting intricate details, particularly in the feathered wings of the eagle. The drawing, with its mythological subject, evokes a sense of classical inspiration and conveys a dramatic narrative within a small format.