Diana and Callisto by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. A grand mythological scene featuring the goddess Diana and her nymphs in a rocky landscape, with a celestial chariot appearing in the clouds above.

Diana and Callisto

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic 18th-century mythological masterpiece by Tiepolo featuring luminous figures set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created by the Venetian master Giovanni Battista Tiepolo around 1720, this painting depicts the mythological discovery of Callisto's pregnancy by the goddess Diana. The work is a tour de force of Rococo technique, showcasing Tiepolo's signature ability to blend theatrical grandeur with delicate, luminous light and elegant figure arrangements.

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