Diana en Callisto c. 1751 - 1790

"Diana en Callisto" is an etching by Stefano Mulinari, a renowned Italian artist who lived from 1736 to 1795. The artwork depicts the Roman goddess Diana, who is famously known for her hunting prowess, as she confronts Callisto, a nymph who had been transformed into a bear after being seduced by the god Zeus. The scene is captured in a dramatic fashion, with Diana’s stern expression and Callisto’s fear-stricken demeanor adding a sense of intensity to the narrative. This etching, created around 1751-1790, showcases the artistic skill of Mulinari through the detailed depiction of the figures and the intricate composition of the scene.