Diana and Callisto

"Diana and Callisto" is an exemplary mythological painting by Peter Paul Rubens, created between 1637 and 1638. This Baroque masterpiece measures 202 by 303 centimeters and was commissioned by Philip IV of Spain for his hunting lodge, the Torre de la Parada. Executed on a canvas using oil paints, it vividly depicts the mythological figures Diana and Callisto. The dynamic composition and rich color palette exemplify Rubens' mastery of Baroque style, making it a noteworthy example of mythological storytelling through mythological painting. Today, it resides in Madrid's Museo del Prado.