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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Diana departing for the chase'; Diana and Her Nymphs Departing for the Hunt 1857
Albumen print | 20.8 x 24.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2081434
Photograph of the painting 'Diana and Her Nymphs Departing for the Hunt' by the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Diana stands in the foreground, carrying a spear and gazing at the viewer. Three dogs stand around her feet and she pats one of the dogs, on the left. Behind her are three nymphs, a satyr and an unidentifiable individual. One of the nymphs is being attacked by a satyr.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of T. Baring. The painting is now held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of T. Baring. The painting is now held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
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20.8 x 24.7 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Diana (myth)
- Nymphs
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mythical creatures
- Satyrs
- Mythical creatures
- Animals
- Zoology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Dogs
- Animal husbandry
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Spears
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Agriculture and related techniques
- visual works
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