The Drowning of Britomartis from Scenes from the Story of Diana 1547 - 1559

"The Drowning of Britomartis from Scenes from the Story of Diana" is a tapestry woven between 1547 and 1559 by Jean Cousin the Elder, a renowned French artist. This large-scale work depicts a dramatic scene from the myth of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, featuring Britomartis, a Cretan goddess associated with hunting, who is being pursued by the lustful Minos. As she tries to escape, she leaps into the sea, but the waves ultimately claim her life. Cousin's work is characterized by its detailed rendering of figures, landscapes, and the turbulent waters of the sea, creating a compelling narrative scene. The tapestry is now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.