Jupiter (from The Planets)

Jupiter is depicted as an athletic, semi-nude figure clutching a bundle of lightning bolts, with his sacred eagle positioned between his feet. The ornate frame features the zodiac signs of Pisces and Sagittarius in the upper corners, while the bottom corners display tools of natural philosophy including an armillary sphere, a globe, and dividers. The background contains the astrological symbol for the planet Jupiter, further identifying the deity as a celestial ruler.

This engraving illustrates the Renaissance synthesis of classical mythology and astrology, where planetary deities were believed to govern specific human temperaments and the liberal arts. The inclusion of mathematical and musical instruments links Jupiter to the governance of the macrocosm and the intellectual order of the universe.