Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571-1628) - The planet Jupiter and its children - Ca. 1568, published by Cock

Description:
Jupiter drives his chariot across the sky, pulled by two peacocks. The signs of Sagittarius and Pisces indicate which people belong to the sphere of influence of Jupiter. The 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. Hunting in the background. In the bottom margin a text in Latin about the children of Jupiter. From the series of the seven planets, circa 1566-1570. First state with the publishers address of Hieronymus Cock.

Dimensions:
21,00 x 24,70 cm

Literature:
New Hollstein Dutch 110-1(4) Harmen Jansz. Muller --- New Hollstein Dutch 551-1(4) Maarten van Heemskerck --- Riggs 132

Medium:
Engraving

Circa:
1566-1570

Notes:
All measurements are taken on the plate mark
Delivered in an acid-free passe-partout of quality.

Condition:
Good impression with nice plate tone on a full sheet of laid paper with wide margins. Closed tear bottom left margin going just inside the text line.