Aegidius Sadeler II - Diana Surprised by Actaeon
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Aegidius Sadeler II (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1568–1629 Prague)
Public domain scan of 16th-century etching print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The story of Diana and Actaeon is a classical myth from ancient Greece. Actaeon was a hunter who stumbled upon the goddess Diana while she was bathing in a forest pool. Outraged by his intrusion, Diana splashed water on him and, as punishment, turned him into a stag. Actaeon's own hunting dogs, recognizing their master, chased and killed him. This story is often interpreted as a cautionary tale about the consequences of hubris or arrogance, as well as a celebration of the power and majesty of the goddess Diana.
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Date
1629
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Public Domain Dedication (CC0)