Artwork
The Dispute between Jupiter and Juno
The Dispute between Jupiter and Juno is an ink print by the Baroque artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in plate, across lower edge: Liberiore, ioco diffusus nectare, Curas / Iuppiter, in coelis loeta cum coniuge ludit. / Prol maribus maior vestra est, mea Iuno, voluptas / Inquit. at illa negat, crescit contentio verbis. / G. Rijckius
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Overview
Hendrick Goltzius's engraving, 'The Dispute between Jupiter and Juno,' is a print on laid paper created around 1615. It exemplifies the artist's skill as a leading figure in Dutch engraving during the early Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a mythological scene featuring Jupiter and Juno, likely in a dispute, as suggested by the text at the bottom. The crowned woman, holding a scepter, and the bearded man beside her, are surrounded by putti and other figures, indicating a narrative rooted in classical mythology.
Technique & Style
Goltzius achieved intricate details in 'The Dispute between Jupiter and Juno' through engraving, a technique involving carving into metal plates. The work showcases his refined skill and elaborate composition, characteristic of Northern Mannerism.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
