Jupiter in a Landscape
1696
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1696
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a dramatic sky scene with a robed figure riding a swirling cloud. Below, a winding river cuts through a landscape of trees and rolling hills. In the foreground, two people sit by the water, while a third figure stands on a rocky outcrop. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to create movement in the clouds and water. The scene looks like a mix of earth and sky, with human figures caught in between. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
