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A 16th century allegorical figure of the planet Jupiter

Jupiter.

Cologne: Crispijn de Passe, c.1589. Engraving with etching. 130 x 105mm.
Stock #:  26301

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A full-length allegorical figure representing the planet Jupiter in the form of the Roman god. He stands holding his thunderbolts, an eagle at his feet. In the four corners are vignettes: the zodiac signs Sagittarius & Pisces, a globe and an armillary sphere. Plate 2 of seven illustrations of the planets of the Solar System, plus a titlepage, engraved and published by Crispijn de Passe the Elder (1564-1637).

Condition:

Small hole in margin.

References:

BRITISH MUSEUM: D,6.48.

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