Juno
1595
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1595
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Juno, a goddess from ancient myths. She's depicted in a classic style. The story behind this painting is interesting - it's based on a famous tale where Juno and other goddesses competed for a golden apple. The artist designed this print to showcase intricate patterns and details. These patterns were popular in the late 1500s and were often used in engravings. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Jan Saenredam (Dutch, 1565–1607)
