Jupiter schwecht die Calisto

Title

Jupiter schwecht die Calisto

Period

1550-1600;

Geographic

Arcadia

Nonacris

Ancient Greece

Description

This image depicts Callisto, a virgin nymph loyal to the goddess Diana, sitting in the woods being seduced by what appears to be the goddess Diana herself. The goddess, however, is Jupiter in disguise. Jupiter was one day wandering through the forest when he spotted Callisto hunting and developed a burning passion for her. Knowing Callisto would not be able to resist her most beloved goddess, Jupiter disguises himself as Diana to seduce her. Callisto is depicted sitting by a large tree with her bow and quiver in front of her as she looks at Diana (Jupiter). Jupiter is illustrated wrapping his arms around Callisto and leaning towards her. Disguised as Diana, Jupiter then rapes Callisto.

Image Creator

Virgil Solis (Engraver)

Type

Text

Woodcut Engraving

Identifier

mta:21051

Language

ger

Source Name

P. Ouidij Nasonis, deß Sinnreichen und hochverstendigen Poeten, Metamorphoses oder Verwandlung, mit schönen figuren gezieret, auch kurzen Argumenten und außlegungen erkläret, und in Teutsche Reymen gebracht, durch Johann Spreng von Augspurg [Publius Ovidius Naso, the Ingenious and Highly Understandable Poet, Metamorphoses or Transformations, Adorned with Beautiful Images, and also descriptions of Short Arguments and Explanations, Brought into German Rhymes by Johann Spreng of Augsburg]

Parent Collection

1564 Frankfurt Spreng

Image

mta_21051_OBJ.jpg

Collection

Ovid's Metamorphoses

Subject

Gods

Jupiter

Goddesses

Transformation

Greek Mythology

Roman Mythology

Diana

Callisto

Rape