The Death of Actaeon
The Death of Actaeon - Titian (c1488-1576) - National Gallery London
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The Death of Actaeon - Titian (c1488-1576) - National Gallery London
Date: c1562
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 178.4 x 198.1 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 178.4 x 198.1 cm
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The Death of Actaeon is a painting undertaken by Titian in about 1562, with the work depiction a famous story from Greek mythology.
The Death of Actaeon shows the final moments of the hunter Actaeon shortly before he is shot by the goddess Artemis (Diana). The reason for the death of Actaeon is that the hunter has accidentally seen Artemis naked, for Actaeon had unwittingly walked in on the goddess and her companion were bathing in a pool in the forest. More information about Actaeon can be found here - (website opens in new window) Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) |
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Born: c1488; Pieve di Cadore, Venice
Died: 27 August 1576; Venice
Nationality: Venetian
Art Movement: High Renaissance
Painting School: Venetian School
Died: 27 August 1576; Venice
Nationality: Venetian
Art Movement: High Renaissance
Painting School: Venetian School
