European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection Jupiter and Callisto Made in Rome, Italy, EuropeEarly 17th century Attributed to Karel Philips Spierincks, Flemish (active Rome), 1609 - 1639 Oil on canvas * Gallery 259, European Art 1500-1850, second floor 1963-116-12 The Mr. and Mrs. Carroll S. Tyson, Jr., Collection, 1963 |
LabelAt left, Jupiter, disguised as Diana, goddess of the hunt, embraces the nymph Callisto. Callisto reappears in the distance being dragged by the hair by Jupiter's jealous wife, Juno, who can be identified by her characteristic chariot and peacocks.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
