Artwork
Diana and Callisto
Diana and Callisto is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Dosso Dossi. It dates from 1529 and is held in the collection of the Galleria Borghese.
About this work
Overview
Diana and Callisto is a 1529 oil painting by Dosso Dossi, a court artist to the Este Dukes of Ferrara. It is a mythological scene, now part of the Galleria Borghese collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three women in a natural setting, drawing from classical mythology. A clothed woman points upwards on the right, while another comforts a naked woman on a yellow cloth in the center.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Dosso Dossi's use of chiaroscuro, creating depth and contrast. His style was influenced by Venetian painters like Giorgione and early Titian, characteristic of the Mannerist period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1529, the painting is part of the Galleria Borghese collection. Dosso Dossi served as court artist to the Este Dukes from 1514 until his death in 1542.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni di Niccolò de Luteri, better known as Dosso Dossi (c. 1489–1542) was an Italian Renaissance painter who belonged to the School of Ferrara, painting in a style mainly influenced by Venetian painting, in…
