Painting Diana and the Nymphs Surprised by Actaeon

Features

Artwork title:  Dian e le Ninfe sorprese da Atteone

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800 , 17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Allegorical/Mythological Subject

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Canvas

Description : Dian e le Ninfe sorprese da Atteone

Oil on canvas. A large and wide green landscape, near a cave from which a spring flows to create a clear body of water, is the setting for the myth of Actaeon: the young hunter, during a hunting trip, accidentally came across the cave where the goddess Diana and her companions were bathing. As soon as she noticed his presence, the goddess, surprised by Actaeon in this moment of great intimacy, became so angry that she threw water in his face, transforming him into a deer. His dogs, not recognizing him, pounced on him and tore him to pieces: from a hunter Actaeon had become prey. The story of Diana and Actaeon has inspired the imagination of numerous artists, who have tried their hand at this subject, always obtaining original and different interpretations. The painting, relined, is presented in a re-adapted antique frame.

Product Condition:
Product in good condition, shows small signs of wear. We try to present the real condition as completely as possible with the photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description is valid.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 95,5
Width: 149
Depth: 6

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 78
Width: 132