Planet Jupiter and His Children
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Jupiter rides in his chariot across the sky, drawn by two peacocks. The signs of Sagittarius and Pisces indicate which people belong to Jupiter's sphere of influence. People born under this zodiac sign are secular or ecclesiastical rulers. An emperor is crowned by the pope, who is surrounded by cardinals and bishops. On the left, a judge on his throne. In the background, a hunt is taking place. At the bottom of the margin, a text in Latin about the children of Jupiter. Subject categories within the Atlas Zeden en Gewoonten: Manners and Customs in the narrower sense. Popular life. Allegorical representations from popular life on series prints. Months and various (allegories).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
