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Diana and Her Nymphs Departing for the Hunt, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
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Diana and Her Nymphs Departing for the Hunt, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
499511 Diana and Her Nymphs Departing for the Hunt, c.1615 (oil on canvas)
by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (studio of); 261.00x225.00 (framed) 216.00x178.70 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, wears a crescent on her forehead, also identifying her as the moon goddess. Diana lived apart from men, accompanied by a group of nymphs: she thus often represented unattainable beauty or chastity. With a nymph at left fending off a lustful satyr, Rubens refers to a struggle between vice and virtue, combining a sensual display of female bodies with a moral undertone. To bring the viewer more fully into the narrative, Rubens pulls the full-bodied figures to the front of the picture plane, and Diana steps forward, activating the space between viewer and subject. The nymph at the right has the features of Isabella Brant, the artists wife, and can be compared with Rubenss portrait of her, also in this gallery.
); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23553484
© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund / Bridgeman Images
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Diana and Her Nymphs Departing for the Hunt
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is a captivating oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens, created around 1615. This stunning artwork depicts Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, accompanied by her nymphs as they embark on their hunting expedition. The painting showcases Rubens' masterful technique and his ability to combine sensuality with moral undertones. Diana, adorned with a crescent on her forehead symbolizing her role as the moon goddess, represents unattainable beauty and chastity. As she steps forward in the composition, Rubens invites viewers into the narrative, activating an intimate connection between subject and observer. The artist skillfully pulls these full-bodied figures to the foreground of the picture plane, enhancing their presence. The scene also alludes to a struggle between vice and virtue through a nymph fending off a lustful satyr at Diana's side. This juxtaposition adds depth to Rubens' portrayal of female bodies while conveying a moral message. Notably, one of the nymphs bears striking resemblance to Isabella Brant – Rubens' wife – suggesting that he incorporated elements from his personal life into this masterpiece. Visitors can compare this depiction with Rubens' portrait of Isabella Brant displayed elsewhere in this gallery. Currently housed at Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, "Diana and Her Nymphs Departing for the Hunt" continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide with its harmonious blend of mythological storytelling and artistic prowess.
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