Jupiter en zijn kinderen PK-P-113.445, PK-P-127.861

The god Jupiter stands atop a pedestal holding thunderbolts and a scepter, flanked by his zodiacal signs, Pisces and Sagittarius. Below him, a diverse group of figures represents the social and intellectual order he governs, including a scholar measuring a globe with a compass, high-ranking clergymen, and hunters. An armillary sphere and various books in the foreground emphasize the connection between the planet Jupiter and the pursuit of higher wisdom and science.

This engraving illustrates the 'Children of the Planets' motif, a cornerstone of Renaissance astrological theory that linked celestial bodies to specific human temperaments and societal roles. It reflects the Neoplatonic view of Jupiter as the 'Greater Benefic,' the source of justice, religious authority, and the 'sapientia' (wisdom) necessary for governing the world.