Who painted Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele?

Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele was painted by Hendrick Goltzius in 1615.

Where can I see Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele?

Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele?

Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele

Hendrick Goltzius , 1615

Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele is an ink print by the Baroque artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate, lower left: HG inv.; in plate, across lower edge: Fronti nulla fides! Beroes Iuno ora Semilis / Induit in graudem, quo pellice gaudeat ulta / Ne credas Semele! non haec Epidauria nutrix, / Zelotypa ach talite captat magine Iuno. / G. Rijkius 45

About this work

Overview

This 1615 engraving on laid paper, Juno in the Form of Beroe, Warning Semele, is a work by Hendrick Goltzius, a prominent Dutch printmaker and draftsman of the early Baroque period, also known for his later career as a painter.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving illustrates a scene from classical mythology where Juno, disguised as Beroe, warns Semele, depicting two women amidst foliage and distant buildings, with attire distinguishing their characters.

Technique & Style

Goltzius's technical mastery is evident in the intricate details, fine lines, and cross-hatching, which create depth, texture, and a layered visual effect, characteristic of Northern Mannerism and early Baroque printmaking.

History & Provenance

Created around 1615, the work showcases Goltzius's renown as the leading Dutch engraver of his time, though specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

Part of the broader Baroque movement, this engraving reflects the style's emphasis on dramatic elements, though its execution in print medium adapts these principles to a more nuanced, detailed form.

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Artist

Hendrick Goltzius

Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.