Ixion Deceived by Juno

17th century

Pieter van Sompel

Associated Names
Pieter van Sompel

Artist, Flemish, c. 1600 - 1643 or after

Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Artist After, Flemish, 1577 - 1640

This drawing depicts mythological figures in an ethereal setting. The scene includes a group of nude and semi-nude figures amidst swirling clouds and a dramatic backdrop. A putto with wings is holding a torch and interacting with a group of larger figures. The central figures include a muscular man and a woman. Another winged creature is depicted above this group. In the background, a larger figure is seated on clouds, observing the scene. The composition is detailed, with fine lines creating depth and texture in the clouds, feathers, and hair of the figures. The artwork draws upon classical themes and styles, reminiscent of works from the Baroque period.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.8 x 33.2 cm (10 3/16 x 13 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 30.8 cm (12 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.22.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein 4 ii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, no. 4, ii/iv

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: P. P. Rubens Pinxit; lower center in plate: Viro Ingery Sublitate... / ...P. Soutman Ixionem a Junone Deceptum ex toto affect Benvolentem Inscribit / Cum Privil; lower right in plate: P. Van Somel Sculpsit / P. Soutman Excud.

Wikidata ID

Q76439298

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