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Jupiter Juno Io title object Mythological love stories
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Jupiter Juno Io title object Mythological love stories
Jupiter, Juno and Io (title on object) Mythological love stories (series title), In the foreground Jupiter and Juno. Cupid flies above them. In the background Io, the lover of Jupiter, who has been turned into a white cow by Jupiter to hide her from his wife. Jupiter and Juno as lovers, (story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros), Io changed into a cow : to avoid detection by Juno, Jupiter changes Io into a cow (Ovid, Metamorphoses I 611), Pieter van Gunst (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1659 - 1731, paper, engraving, h 425 mm × w 290 mm
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Media ID 19548589
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1659 1731 Amor Cupid Eros Hide Juno Jupiter Lover Lovers Ovid Pieter Van Gunst Series Title Story Title Turned Wife Mentioned
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This print from the Liszt Collection transports us into the realm of ancient mythological love stories. In the foreground, we witness Jupiter and Juno, two powerful deities deeply entwined in a passionate embrace. Above them, Cupid gracefully hovers, his presence symbolizing the eternal force of love that binds even gods together. However, our attention is soon drawn to the background where Io, Jupiter's secret lover, appears as a majestic white cow. In order to protect her from his jealous wife Juno's wrathful gaze, Jupiter has transformed Io into this bovine form. This dramatic metamorphosis adds an element of intrigue and danger to their forbidden affair. The artist behind this remarkable engraving is Pieter van Gunst from Amsterdam who skillfully captures both the tenderness and complexity of these mythological characters. The delicate details and intricate lines bring life to each figure on this paper print measuring 425 mm in height and 290 mm in width. As we contemplate this artwork, we are reminded of Ovid's Metamorphoses I 611 where he recounts how Jupiter changed Io into a cow to avoid detection by Juno. It serves as a poignant reminder that even divine beings are not immune to the complexities and sacrifices demanded by love
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