Who created "Jupiter en Mercurius bij Philemon en Baucis"?

Jupiter en Mercurius bij Philemon en Baucis was created by Samuel van Hoogstraten in 1658 - 1663.

When was "Jupiter en Mercurius bij Philemon en Baucis" created?

This artwork was created 1658 - 1663.

What medium is "Jupiter en Mercurius bij Philemon en Baucis"?

Jupiter en Mercurius bij Philemon en Baucis is pen.

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Jupiter en Mercurius bij Philemon en Baucis

Samuel van Hoogstraten

1658 - 1663

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 185mm × w 258mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

Philemon and his wife Baucis hospitably entertain Jupiter and Mercury in travellers' guise; possibly a goose, which they try to kill for the occasion, flies to the visitors for refuge; Philemon and his wife Baucis hospitably entertain Jupiter and Mercury in travellers' guise; possibly a goose, which they try to kill for the occasion, flies to the visitors for refuge

Acquisition Method

gift

Acquired

1808

Notes

pen en penseel in bruin

Collection Type

drawings

About Samuel van Hoogstraten

1627–1678 • Dutch Republic

Studied under his father, Dirck, and under Rembrandt. Was noted as an artist to the emperor in Vienna and as the head of an academy in Dordrecht. Comment on works: History; Portraits; Genre; Landscapes; Still life; Mythology; Religious