Juno en Jupiter vragen raad aan Tiresias c. 1590 - 1728

This engraving, “Juno en Jupiter vragen raad aan Tiresias,” by Hendrick Goltzius, depicts the Roman gods Juno and Jupiter consulting the blind prophet Tiresias. The scene is set in a domestic interior with Tiresias seated in a chair with a birdcage hanging overhead. The engraving's detailed lines create a sense of depth and realism. Goltzius’s masterfully rendered figures and architectural elements demonstrate his mastery of the printmaking technique, evident in the artwork's presence at the Rijksmuseum. The engraving exemplifies Goltzius's artistic style known for its meticulous attention to detail and sophisticated compositions.