Diana and Actaeon from a set of Ovid's Metamorphoses 1650 - 1715

This tapestry, titled "Diana and Actaeon," was created by the Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins in the late 17th or early 18th century. The tapestry depicts the Roman goddess Diana, goddess of the hunt, and her nymphs bathing in a forest stream. The figure of Actaeon, a hunter who accidentally stumbled upon Diana and her nymphs bathing, is shown fleeing the scene, transformed into a stag by Diana’s wrath. The tapestry is woven in the style of the Gobelins workshop, known for its intricate details and vibrant colors. The work is a significant example of French tapestry production during the Baroque period, notable for its large size and impressive detail.