Jupiter and Antiope by Willem Panneels after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Medium

etching on laid paper

Dimensions

sheet: 16.4 x 11.9 cm (6 7/16 x 4 11/16 in.)

Classification

Print

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

Accession Number

2011.139.21

Art Historical Context

Behold *Jupiter and Antiope a captivating etching by Willem Panneels, around 1631 after a painting by the Baroque master Sir Peter Paul Rubens This mythological scene depicts the god Jupiter, disguised as a satyr seducing the mortal Antiope—a classic Rubens motif blending sensuality, drama, and divine mischief drawn from Ovid's tales. Rubens, a Flemish luminary of the early 17th century, was for his exuberant compositions and lush figures, which Panneels faithfully captures here to honor his mentor's vision. Crafted as an etching on laid paper, this intimate print (just 16.4 x 11.9 cm) showca...

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