Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617) - Diana discovers Callisto's pregnancy - First state - 1589.

Diana discovers Callisto's pregnancy.

Diana and her nymphs are taking a bath. Calisto doesn't want to take a bath. Diana forced her to take off her clothes, that's when Diana discovers that Callisto is pregnant.

Engraving made by Hendrick Goltzius after his own drawing ca 1589. The composition is in his typical mannerist style. Mannerism at its height.

One of the most beautiful engravings of the series "Ovid's Metamorphoses".

References:
New Hollstein Dutch 558-1(2) First state with the number 7.

In prefect condition, Good dark grey impression with al the details.
Printed on laid paper with large margins: 2.5 cm -5 cm.

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