Nicolaes Lauwers. Jupiter and Mercury with Baucis and Philemon. 1645–1652. Flanders. Engraving on paper Nicolaes Lauwers engraved paintings and other compositions for many important Flemish artists, including Peter Paul Rubens. The fleshiness of the divine visitors suggests that Jacob Jordaens created the original painting. In the story of Baucis and Philemon, the elderly husband and wife opened their home to the gods Jupiter and Mercury, who were disguised as peasants, and were rewarded for their hospitality. In this scene, the vividly portrayed couple cannot yet see the gods in their true fo
Nicolaes Lauwers. Jupiter and Mercury with Baucis and Philemon. 1645–1652. Flanders. Engraving on paper Nicolaes Lauwers engraved paintings and other compositions for many important Flemish artists, including Peter Paul Rubens. The fleshiness of the divine visitors suggests that Jacob Jordaens created the original painting. In the story of Baucis and Philemon, the elderly husband and wife opened their home to the gods Jupiter and Mercury, who were disguised as peasants, and were rewarded for their hospitality. In this scene, the vividly portrayed couple cannot yet see the gods in their true form, although the viewer can. The single goose screeches a warning (and an objection to becoming a meal), while Philemon offers Jupiter his best basket of fruit.
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