Jupiter

Jupiter stands atop a pedestal holding a thunderbolt and scepter, accompanied by his attribute, the eagle. Below him, various figures engage in the liberal arts: one man measures a globe with a compass, another reads a large tome, and others converse or play a lyre near classical architecture. The celestial houses of Jupiter, Pisces and Sagittarius, appear in circles in the sky alongside his planetary symbol.

This print is part of a series on the Seven Planets, illustrating the Renaissance concept of the 'Children of the Planets.' It visualizes the Neoplatonic and Hermetic idea that celestial bodies govern specific human temperaments and professional vocations, with Jupiter specifically serving as the source of wisdom and social order.