Diana en Actaeon by Giovanni Girolamo Frezza

Diana en Actaeon 1713

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print, engraving

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allegory

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baroque

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print

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landscape

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history-painting

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nude

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engraving

"Diana en Actaeon" is an engraving by Giovanni Girolamo Frezza, created in 1713. The image depicts a scene from Roman mythology, where the nymph Diana and her companions are surprised by Actaeon, who is then transformed into a stag and hunted down by his own hounds. The print is notable for its intricate detail and realistic depiction of the figures and landscape. The scene is composed in a classical style, with the figures arranged in a balanced and harmonious composition. The print is a good example of the artistic trends of the early 18th century.

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