Title

'Diana and Callisto', 17th century. Artist: Pietro Liberi

Caption

'Diana and Callisto', 17th century. According to Ovid, Jupiter took the form of Diana in order to force himself on Callisto when she was separated from Diana and the other nymphs After Callisto's pregnancy was discovered, Diana expelled her from the group. She then gave birth to a son, Arcas. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg.

Date

1634

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Fine Art Images

Reference

HRM19D94_153

Model release

Non

License type

Droits gérés

Available size

40,4Mo (2,2Mo) / 36,8cm x 27,5cm / 4346 x 3248 (300dpi)

Keywords

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