The Immortal Life of the thunder bearer- Aaron monk 

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This gallery includes representations of the Greek God Zeus and his Roman equivalent Jupiter through paintings, sculptures and vases. The God Zues is the ruler of all Humankind and the ruler of Mount Olympus. Zues/Jupiter also is the God of the skies. The paintings and sculptures of Zues/Jupiter are shown through his life and nature.

Jupiter Enthroned, Heinrich Friedrich Füger, turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Jupiter Enthroned is painted by Heinrich Friedrich Fuger. The painting is described as Jupiter/Zeus the ruler of the skies being Enthroned, with his faithful immortal eagle AETOS DIOS. In the painting, the dark colors that make up the skies have contrast mixed in to give more detail. This painting also symbolizes movement and the nature of Jupiter taking his throne in the skies.
The Nurture of Jupiter, Poussin, Nicolas, Mid-1630s, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery
The Nurture of Jupiter is painted by Nicolas Poussin. The painting is described as Jupiter, as an infant suckling milk from a goat. The painter uses emphasis to show the baby God Jupiter as an infant and to show him being pampered. The artist also uses color in the painting to show the importance of the infant. The painting is shown as having movement with the lamb and the infant God. Nature plays a big role in this painting by showing the infant God suckling milk from the goat.
The Amazement of the Gods (?), Hans von Aachen, probably 1590s, From the collection of: The National Gallery, London
The Amazement of the Gods painted by Hans von Aachen. The painting is depicted as Jupiter leaving Venus to love another, as the other Gods and Goddesses look in the amazement of Jupiter and Venus. In the painting balance is used to show relationship between Jupiter and Venus, plus the other Gods and Goddesses. Also in the painting space is used to show relationship between the Gods. Also the painting reflects my theme by showing movement of Jupiter and Venus. The nature of the painting is important because it shows the environment around them.
Jupiter as Satyr and Antiope, Bertel Thorvaldsen, 1797, From the collection of: Thorvaldsens Museum
Jupiter as Satyr and Antiope is painted by Bertel Thorvaldsen. The painting is depicted as showing Jupiter as Satyr and his lover Antiope. Jupiter was attracted to the beautiful Antiope. In the painting, emphasis is shown for Satyr's love toward Antiope. Also in the painting, color with contrast to show importance between Satyr and Antiope. My theme is reflected in this painting, to show the true nature of the God Jupiter.
Jupiter and Io, Antonio Allegri, called Correggio, 1520/1540, From the collection of: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Jupiter and Io was painted by Antonio Allegri. The painting is depicted as Io trying to flee from the Roman God Jupiter, Io knew Jupiter's true nature and he summoned the dark clouds to seduce Io on earth. In the painting movement is used to show the vast dark clouds. Also in the painting balance is used to show relationship between Jupiter and Io. My theme is reflected in the painting by showing the true nature of Jupiter. Jupiter can be seen and depicted in many ways.
Zeus, Desconocido, 2014, From the collection of: Bogotá Street Art
Zeus painted by Desconocido Bogota. This painting was developed as Street Art. The painting depicts, the Roman God Jupiter/Zeus has fallen from Mount Olympus and Zeus looks withered. He has circles and wrinkles throughout his face. The painter uses emphasis on Zeus to show the withered face of Zeus and the fall of Zeus. The painter also used Color to brighten up the background of the painting to show relationship to the fall of Zeus. My theme in this painting is used as Nature, Zeus looks very tired and withered to his weak point of his life.
Jupiter, Hendrik Goltzius after Polidoro da Caravaggio, probably 1592, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Jupiter is painted by Hendrik Goltzius. This painted is depicted as the Roman God Jupiter, Zeus Counterpart sitting on his throne in the clouds with his faithful eagle. The eagle is a representation of Jupiter's reign over the skies. The painter used color with contrast in Jupiter to show the relationship to his faithful eagle. The painter also used space to show Jupiter sitting on his throne and used contrast to shade the background behind Jupiter. My theme in this painting is described as Movement and Nature. Jupiter in the painting, shows him holding thunder in his hand with movement. Nature in the painting, Jupiter is sitting on his throne, with his faithful eagle beside Jupiter.
Zeus, thunderbearer, Unknown, -470/-460, From the collection of: Altes Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
The God Zeus - thunderbearer, the Roman God Jupiter his counterpart. The Bronze Sculpture is depicted as Zeus hurling a thunder blot from his hand at a foe. The artist who created the sculpture using lines and shapes to form the sculpture. Movement is also used in the sculpture as, Zeus hurling a thunder bolt from his hand. My theme in this sculpture is described as Movement.
Jupiter a bronze statue created by Michel Anguier. The statue is depicted as Jupiter the Roman God, hurling thunder bolts at his enemies through his hand. The artist used in the statue, lines and shapes to create the statue of Jupiter and the thunder bolt coming from his hand. My theme from this gallery, in this statue is used as movement. Jupiter is using movement to hurl the thunder bolt from his hand to his enemies.
Zeus battling the Giants, Attributed to the Underworld Painter, -350, From the collection of: Altes Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Zeus battling the Giants created by Attributed to the Underworld Painter. Zeus along with his brothers, Poseidon and Hades, battle the titans. Zeus's chariot is covered throughout the vase/bust with his white horses. The artist used Texture to create the various art pieces in the vase and the actions of war with the giants. The artist also used Emphasis is show the relationship between the battle of the Giants/Titans and the Gods. My theme in this gallery of this vase, is movement. Movement is used throughout the whole vase with the Giants and the Gods.
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