Diana og Callisto 1606

"Diana og Callisto" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Saenredam, dating from 1606. The artwork, currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The central figure, Callisto, a nymph who was transformed into a bear by Juno after she was impregnated by Jupiter disguised as Diana, is shown being comforted by the goddess Diana and her nymphs. The scene is set in a forest and features a detailed depiction of trees and other foliage. Saenredam's meticulous attention to detail and the dramatic composition of the figures make this a captivating and engaging work of art.