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Jupiter (Roman deity)

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  • Temple of Jupiter, Spalato [Split]: interior. Engraving by D. Cunego.
  • Orpheus and Eurydice; Endymion and Diana (Artemis); the rape of Europa by Jupiter (Zeus). Etching by P. Aquila after Annibale Carracci.
  • Jupiter [Zeus] and Juno [Hera]. Engraving by P. Bettelini after Annibale Carracci.
  • Jupiter in his chariot drawn by eagles. Engraving by J. Sadeler after M. de Vos.
  • Temple of Jupiter, Spalato [Split]: floor plan and design drawings. Transfer lithograph by Kell Bros.
  • Galatea and Acis fleeing from Polyphemus; above, Jupiter [Zeus] in the form of an eagle and Ganymede. Etching by P. Aquila, 167-, after Annibale Carracci, 1600.
  • Jupiter carrying Hercules to be breast-fed by a goddess (?) Engraving by P.R. de Launay after D. Duvivier after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.
  • Vulcan in his forge with Jupiter throwing bolts of lightning, Venus in the sky above, symbolising the element fire. Etching by F. Bartolozzi, 1796, after F. Albani.
  • A bas relief of Neptune, Jupiter, and three other figures, on the temple of Minerva Pallas. Etching by J. Barbault.
  • Jupiter [Zeus]: the Verospi Jupiter. Engraving by F. Piranesi, 1781, after T. Piroli.
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  • view A bas relief of Neptune, Jupiter, and three other figures, on the temple of Minerva Pallas. Etching by J. Barbault.
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    A bas relief of Neptune, Jupiter, and three other figures, on the temple of Minerva Pallas. Etching by J. Barbault.

    Barbault, Jean, approximately 1705-1766 | Reference: 2499232i
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    The story of Cupid and Psyche: the wedding feast of Cupid and Psyche, with Jupiter, Venus and other gods. Engraving by the Master of the Die, 15--, after M. Coxie, 153-.

    Coxcie, Michel, 1499-1592 | Date: [between 1500 and 1599] | Reference: 2952300i
  • view Vulcan in his forge with Jupiter throwing bolts of lightning, Venus in the sky above: symbolising the element fire. Engraving by E. Baudet, 1695, after F. Albani.
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    Vulcan in his forge with Jupiter throwing bolts of lightning, Venus in the sky above: symbolising the element fire. Engraving by E. Baudet, 1695, after F. Albani.

    Albani, Francesco, 1578-1660 | Date: 1695 | Reference: 23618i
  • view Jupiter carrying Hercules to be breast-fed by a goddess (?) Engraving by P.R. de Launay after D. Duvivier after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.
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    Jupiter carrying Hercules to be breast-fed by a goddess (?) Engraving by P.R. de Launay after D. Duvivier after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

    Tintoretto, 1518-1594 | Reference: 17449i
  • view Astronomy: Jupiter in his chariot, drawn by a pair of eagles. Engraving by C. Lasinio after Raphael, 1516.
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    Astronomy: Jupiter in his chariot, drawn by a pair of eagles. Engraving by C. Lasinio after Raphael, 1516.

    Raphael, 1483-1520 | Reference: 46382i
    Part of: I sette pianeti dipinti da Raffaele d'Urbino nella Sala Borgia del Vaticano
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