Artwork

Latona forvandler Licias hyrder til frøer. Motiv fra Ovids "Metamorfoser", VI sang

Latona forvandler Licias hyrder til frøer. Motiv fra Ovids "Metamorfoser", VI sang is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1712 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This painting, created around 1712 by a known artist, is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

This painting, created around 1712 by a known artist, is held at the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a dramatic scene from ancient mythology.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows Leto fleeing with her children, Apollo and Artemis, as she is harassed by Lycian peasants. The artist captures the moment before Leto's divine retribution, as told in Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', Book VI.

Technique & Style

Strong contrasts between light and dark create a sense of urgency, drawing attention to the tense moment in the foreground. The artist's use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the drama of the scene.

Context

The painting illustrates a mythological narrative, drawing on classical sources for its subject matter. The artist's interpretation of the story is characterized by a sense of chaos and impending punishment.