Arcus and Callisto by Robert Willemsz de Baudous

Arcus and Callisto 1565 - 1750

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"Arcus and Callisto" is a 17th-century engraving by Robert Willemsz de Baudous that depicts a scene from Roman mythology. The artwork showcases the god Jupiter, disguised as the god Diana, aiming his bow and arrow at Callisto, a nymph he has impregnated. Willemsz de Baudous effectively uses light and shadow to create depth and realism in this detailed engraving, which is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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