Diana Discovers the Pregnancy of Callisto 16th-17th century

Josef Ritterl's "Diana Discovers the Pregnancy of Callisto" is a 16th-17th century drawing depicting the Greek myth of Diana and her nymph, Callisto. In the drawing, the goddess Diana is shown discovering Callisto’s pregnancy with Zeus’ child. Callisto, seated on a draped cloth, looks away from Diana with a stunned expression. The viewer can see Diana’s shock and disbelief as she points to the nymph's pregnant belly with her left hand. This drawing highlights the dramatic moment in the myth and showcases the skillful use of line and shading by the artist.