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Jupiter and Antiope
Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), c. 1631
Jupiter, the mythological supreme god, was prey to human emotions. Here he pays a night-time visit to the beautiful Antiope, daughter of a king, while she is sound asleep. His nocturnal seduction of her resulted in the birth of the twins Amphion and Zethos.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-437
- Dimensionsheight 83 mm x width 111 mm
- Physical characteristicsets