When he began painting around 1600, Hendrik Goltzius was already the most famous engraver in the Netherlands and perhaps all of Europe.
This frankly sensual work depicts the god Jupiter, disguised as a satyr, seducing the beautiful Antiope. She is asleep, sprawled amid luxurious cushions as the lecherous god creeps silently towards her bed. Vibrant colours and bold, sculptural forms increase the drama of the scene.
| Artist | Hendrik Goltzius |
|---|---|
| Artist dates | 1558 - 1617 |
| Full title | Jupiter and Antiope |
| Date made | 1612 |
| Medium and support | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 122 × 178 cm |
| Acquisition credit | On loan from a private collection |
| Inventory number | L1098 |
| Location in Gallery | Room 24 |
| Image copyright | On loan from a private collection, © Private Collection 2011 |
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