Diana and Callisto
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting depicts a group of nude women in a lush outdoor setting. The women are arranged in various poses, some standing and others seated or reclining. In the foreground, a woman is shown being transformed into a bear, while another woman points at her in surprise. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a body of water, with a few objects scattered throughout the composition. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of drama and tension, as the women react to the transformation taking place before them. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the profile of 1896_person.
