Jupiter, Disguised As a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, The Goddess of Memory (1727) — Jacob de Wit
Jupiter, Disguised As a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, The Goddess of Memory (1727) is an artwork by Jacob de Wit. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Jupiter, Disguised As a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, The Goddess of Memory (1727)
- Artist
- Jacob de Wit (Dutch, 1695-1754)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Zeus is king of the Olympian gods and is associated with the sky and thunderbolt. Roman tradition identifies him with Jupiter. His stories include divine rule, transformations, and encounters with mortals.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Jupiter, Disguised As a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, The Goddess of Memory (1727)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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