Artwork
Juno Complaining to Oceanus and Tethys about Callisto
Juno Complaining to Oceanus and Tethys about Callisto is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1589 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:in plate, along lower edge: Aëra devexum Juno secat alite curru, / Conquestura sui furta petulea viri / Ocëano supplex magno, et tibi Cerula Tethy, Cero quod pellex sydus et Arcas habent.
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Overview
Hendrick Goltzius's engraving 'Juno Complaining to Oceanus and Tethys about Callisto' is a print on laid paper created around 1589. It is a representative work of the artist, a prominent figure in the Northern Mannerism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving illustrates a scene from classical mythology where Juno complains to the sea deities Oceanus and Tethys about the nymph Callisto. The figures are depicted in a chaotic and dynamic composition, drawing on Roman mythological themes.
Technique & Style
Goltzius employed refined engraving techniques to convey a sense of movement and tension. The print's dense lines and detailed rendering of muscles and waves create a vivid narrative.
History & Provenance
Goltzius was a German-born Dutch printmaker and draftsman active during the early Baroque period. He was known for his skill in engraving before expanding his practice to include painting later in his career.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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