Saturn (1592) — Hendrick Goltzius
Saturn (1592) is an artwork by Hendrick Goltzius. 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
- Saturn (1592)
- Artist
- Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558–1617)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Cronus, identified with Saturn in Roman tradition, belongs to the generation of Titans before the Olympian gods. Later European art often connects Saturn with Time; this later personification is distinct from the earliest Greek accounts.
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 Saturn (1592)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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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