WebThe nymph Callisto was the favourite of Diana, virgin goddess of the hunt. Jupiter, king of the gods, noticed her beauty and disguised himself to seduce her. Titian has painted the moment Diana forces Callisto to strip and bathe after hunting and discovers her pregnancy. The drama is heightened b... WebDiana is depicted as a light-skinned nude female seated to our right, facing Actaeon. Her blonde hair is decorated with pearls and she sits on a bench covered with red velvet fabric. Diana is shown in profile with her left arm, nearest …
Titian Noli me Tangere NG270 National Gallery, London
Webpainted Diana and Actaeon [Fig. 1] and its pendant, Diana and Callisto [Fig. 2], for Philip II of Spain. The pictures were substan-tially finished in 1559, the date of a letter from the painter to the king, asking for instructions about their transportation (though evidence survives showing that Titian continued to make modifi- WebJun 27, 2024 · TITIAN, DIANA AND CALLISTO, 1556–59. THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON / THE NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND. PHOTO © THE NATIONAL GALLERY LONDON Callisto’s troubles began when she attracted the unsolicited attentions of Jupiter, the king of the gods, who disguised himself as Diana to gain her trust. dalbello gaia 1.0
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WebTitian was also commissioned to paint prestigious public religious paintings. His Venetian success was sealed by the execution of the altarpiece for the high altar of the important Franciscan church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice. ... The 'poesie' included Diana and Actaeon and Diana and Callisto, which are now part of the National ... WebFeb 22, 2011 · Titian's Diana and Callisto (1556-59) depicts Diana as she discovers that Callisto is pregnant with the child of Jupiter, King of the Gods. Minneapolis Institute of Arts hide caption WebIn The Rape of Europa Titian reached the climax of his powers, and by good fortune the picture survived in almost perfect condition. On the contrary, two other great “poesies” done for Philip II were sadly abused by time and restorers, particularly the Diana and Callisto and less so the Diana and Actaeon. dalbello gaia 4