Who painted Io, transformed into a cow, is handed to Juno by Jupiter?

Io, transformed into a cow, is handed to Juno by Jupiter was painted by David Teniers the Younger in 1638.

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Io, transformed into a cow, is handed to Juno by Jupiter is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

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Io, transformed into a cow, is handed to Juno by Jupiter is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

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Artwork

Io, transformed into a cow, is handed to Juno by Jupiter

David Teniers the Younger , 1638

Io, transformed into a cow, is handed to Juno by Jupiter is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Io, transformed into a cow, is handed to Juno by Jupiter is a 1638 copper painting by Flemish Baroque artist David Teniers the Younger, depicting a mythological scene from classical lore.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates a pivotal moment from myth: Jupiter's presentation of Io, transformed into a cow as a result of his wife Juno's jealousy, to Juno herself. The scene conveys the complex dynamics of divine power and deception.

Technique & Style

Executed on copper, a medium conducive to fine detail, the work showcases Teniers's mastery of Baroque techniques, blending vivid figural depiction with a serene, detailed landscape, characterized by a soft blue sky and tranquil atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in 1638, the painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection. Teniers's diverse oeuvre includes history paintings like this, reflecting his broad artistic engagement.

Context

Within the broader Flemish Baroque, this work sits alongside other mythological and historical subjects common to the period, distinguished by its use of copper and meticulous rendering of natural and figural elements.

Legacy

While specific influence of this piece is not broadly highlighted in major art historical narratives, it contributes to the understanding of Teniers's versatility and the enduring appeal of mythological themes in 17th-century Flemish art.

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Artist & collection

Artist

David Teniers the Younger

David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.

Museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum

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