PARMIGIANINO
(b. 1503, Parma, d. 1540, Casal Maggiore)

Diana and Actaeon

1523-24
Fresco
Rocca Sanvitale, Fontanellato

A small room (the Camerino) in the castle of Fontanellato contains a fascinating fresco decoration by Parmigianino. It depicts the famous story told by Ovid of the hunter Actaeon, who happened innocently to catch sight of Diana bathing, was transformed into a stag by the enraged goddess, and eventually killed by his own dogs.

The picture shows two putti.




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