Statue of Jupiter at Olympus

Series TitleThe Seven Wonders of the World and the Colosseum

Alternate TitleStatue of Jupiter, Temple at Elis

Artist Martin van Heemskerck (Flemish, 1498 - 1574)

Artist AfterAfter Philip Galle (Flemish, 1537 - 1612)

Datelate 16th century

MediumEngraving

DimensionsPlate: 8 3/8 x 10 1/4 inches (21.26 x 26.04 cm)
Sheet: 12 x 15 1/2 inches (30.48 x 39.37 cm)

Credit LineGift of Milton McGreevy

Object numberF76-55/27

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The temple of Jupiter at Olympus in Greece was one of the eight wonders of the ancient world. Long since destroyed, it was reconstructed from the artist’s imagination. In the foreground, a victorious athlete is crowned, a reference to the Olympic games, which originated at Olympus in ancient times. More athletes can be seen to the right.

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