Jupiter Taking Counsel from the Gods about the Destruction of the Universe

1589

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

Associated Names
Hendrick Goltzius

Related Artist, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

Hendrick Goltzius

Artist After, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered in a celestial setting. The drawing shows several seated figures in a crescent shape formation. In the upper left corner, two figures are featured prominently, one appearing crowned and the other holding a staff. Clouds and swirling lines fill the sky above, while the figures are intricately detailed and animated. The artwork showcases meticulous craftsmanship and fine details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18.4 x 26.2 cm (7 1/4 x 10 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 16.1 x 34.1 cm (6 5/16 x 13 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.153

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein 1996, no. 539, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger: no. 515

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-: no. 539, i/ii.

Inscriptions

in plate, across lower edge: Diuum hominumq parens scelerata Lycaonis acta / Deuvuet irritius, concilium q vocat / Turba Deum presto est subseriberis perdat ut omne / Diluvio humanum fluctivagante genus

Wikidata ID

Q76559463

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