Jupiter and Antiope
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 16.4 x 11.9 cm (6 7/16 x 4 11/16 in.)
Classification
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...