The Seven Planets: Jupiter

Engraving, part of a set of seven oval engravings illustrating the seven planets, created by Etienne Delaune in 1575. Each print contains an allegorical representation of one of the seven planets, made up of the god that presides each planet, sitting on clouds and endowed with their traditional attributes, with one or two astrological signs representing the planet being, and the corresponding symbols for each planet, which are also chemical symbols.




In this engraving, Jupiter is represented with a crown and scepter, sitting next to his eagle. In front of him, on the upper part of the oval, is the sign of Piscis and, to the right, that of Sagittarius. These signs are accompanied by their astrological symbols, and represent the 'day' and 'night' houses of the planet. Behind Jupiter's head, on the left, is the symbol of the planet, which is also the chemical symbol for tin.