Jupiter Juno liefkozend

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2028

Art Historical Context

This etching by Gaspard Duchange, created sometime between 1672 and 1708, portrays Jupiter and Juno in an intimate moment. The Dutch title “Jupiter Juno liefkozend” refers to the Roman king and queen of the gods in a tender embrace, drawing on classical mythology that was widely celebrated in European art of the period. Duchange’s print captures the divine couple with a sense of warmth and familiarity rather than distant grandeur. Measuring 384 mm by 466 mm, the work is executed in etching, a technique prized for its ability to render fine lines and subtle tonal effects. Such prints played an...