Diana Actaeon Incaute Acteon tibi quod sine veste Diana
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Diana Actaeon Incaute Acteon tibi quod sine veste Diana
Diana and Actaeon Incaute Acteon, tibi quod sine veste Diana, Visa sit, humana, tu quoque veste cares (title on object) The life of Diana, Prince Actaeon catches Diana and her nymphs while they pray. As punishment, he is turned into a deer by Diana, after which he is torn apart by his own hunting dogs. Hoofed animals: deer, Actaeon changed into a stag: as punishment for seeing the bathe, Diana changes Actaeon, the hunter, into a stag ( Ovid, Metamorphoses III 193), Giovanni Girolamo Frezza (mentioned on object), 1713, paper, engraving, h 220 mm × w 350 mm
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Media ID 19545063
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1713 Bathe Deer Diana Giovanni Girolamo Frezza Hoofed Animals Hunter Nymphs Ovid Pray Punishment Stag Title Turned Humana Mentioned
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The captivating print titled "Diana Actaeon Incaute Acteon tibi quod sine veste Diana" transports us to a mythical world where the life of Diana, the goddess of hunting and chastity, unfolds. In this mesmerizing scene, Prince Actaeon stumbles upon Diana and her nymphs while they engage in sacred prayer. Little did he know that witnessing this divine sight without permission would lead to his ultimate downfall. As punishment for his audacity, Diana swiftly transforms Actaeon into a majestic deer. The once proud hunter is now trapped within the body of his prey. But the wrath of the goddess does not end there; she unleashes Actaeon's own loyal hunting dogs upon him. In a cruel twist of fate, he is torn apart by those who were once under his command. This haunting engraving by Giovanni Girolamo Frezza captures both the beauty and tragedy inherent in ancient mythology. The delicate lines etched on paper bring to life this dramatic moment when mortal encounters immortal with devastating consequences. The image serves as a reminder that even gods can be merciless when their sanctity is violated. It also raises questions about power dynamics and hubris in human nature. This remarkable artwork from Liszt Collection invites contemplation on themes such as temptation, punishment, and transformation – timeless motifs that continue to resonate with audiences across generations.
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