Dorigny Jupiter Planetarium

This engraving depicts the planet Jupiter as a bearded figure leaning against a large eagle within the celestial vault. Above him, a winged angel or celestial intelligence sits upon the arc of the heavens with hands raised, symbolizing the divine guidance of planetary motion. The surrounding arc contains small figures representing the zodiacal signs Sagittarius and Pisces, which are astrologically ruled by Jupiter.

This work illustrates the Renaissance Neoplatonic synthesis of Christian theology and classical astrology, where the planets are moved by angelic 'intelligences.' It reflects the cosmological views found in the works of Marsilio Ficino and the traditional Ptolemaic system of planetary houses.