Jupiter and Semele

Gustave Moreau, 1895

‘Jupiter and Semele’ is a work by Gustave Moreau (France, 1826–1898). It is dated 1895. Wikidata links the work to a movement covered in the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’.

It is made of oil paint and canvas. It measures 213 × 118 cm. The work belongs to the genres mythological painting and allegory. The things depicted include throne, lyre, nudity, and death.

The catalogue has 135 more works by Gustave Moreau.

• Post-Impressionism and Symbolism