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Hendrick Goltzius
The Set of the Antique Gods1592

Not on view
Engraving of a seated, bearded, bare-chested figure holding a lightning bolt in an arched niche with an eagle at his feet, labeled "IVPPITER" at the top
Engraving of a muscular bearded male figure standing in a niche, holding a trident in one hand and foliage in the other, draped cloth at waist, with winged figures at the arch above; fine cross-hatched linework throughout.
Engraving of a muscular bearded male figure standing in an architectural niche, draped cloth at waist, holding tools in each hand; two winged putti flank a garland above the arch; Latin inscription "VULCANUS" at top.
Engraving of a standing male figure in a niche, holding a bow and a torch, with a coiled serpent at his feet. Winged putti and an architectural frame with the inscription "SOL" appear above. Fine cross-hatching throughout.
Engraving of a standing male figure in a arched architectural niche, wearing a winged helmet and draped cloth, holding a caduceus staff with entwined serpents; Latin text "MARCVRIVS" above; fine cross-hatched linework throughout
Engraving of a standing male nude figure with a vine wreath crown, set within an architectural niche flanked by pilasters; a small crouching figure holds grapes at lower right; two winged figures flank a decorative arch above; fine cross-hatching throughout; Latin lettering "BACHVS" at top.
Engraving of a bearded male figure standing in a classical arched niche, partially draped, holding a long staff, with a floral garland at his waist; two winged figures flank the arch above; Latin text at top reads 'SATURNUS' and inscription below

Hendrick Goltzius, Polidoro da Caravaggio, Jupiter, 1592, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mary Stansbury Ruiz Bequest, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Hendrick Goltzius
Northern Netherlands, 1558-1617
Title
The Set of the Antique Gods
Place Made
Holland
Date Made
1592
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Various dimensions
Credit Line
Mary Stansbury Ruiz Bequest
Accession Number
M.88.91.272a-h
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings
Selected Bibliography
  • Bartsch, Adam von. The Illustrated Bartsch. New York: Abaris Books, 1978.
  • Hollstein, F. W. H. Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings, and Woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Amsterdam: M. Hertzberger, 1949.
  • Strauss, Walter L. Hendrik Goltzius: The Complete Engravings and Woodcuts. Abaris Books: New York, 1977.