Landscape with the Discovery of Callisto’s Pregnancy, Cornelis van Poelenburch;  workshop
Cornelis van Poelenburch
Landscape with the Discovery of Callisto’s Pregnancy
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Landscape with the Discovery of Callisto’s Pregnancy, ca. 1630 – 1640


Dimensions
16.8 x 22.7 x min. 0.5 cm
maximum depth
1.0 cm
Physical Description
Oil on oak
Inventory Number
625
Acquisition
Acquired in 1817 as bequest by Johann Georg Grambs
Status
On display, 2nd upper level, Old Masters, room 10

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Landscape with the Discovery of Callisto’s Pregnancy
Painter
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
Oil on oak
Material
Technique
Label at the Time of Manufacture
Monogrammiert unten in der Mitte auf einem Stein: C P

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain
Acquisition
Acquired in 1817 as bequest by Johann Georg Grambs

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre
Main Motif
Persons Shown
Associated Persons and Institutions
Illustrated Passage
  • Ovid: Metamorphosen, 2. Buch, Callisto und Arcas, 409-465

Iconclass

Primary
  • 92C35211 Diana with her nymphs discovers the pregnancy of Callisto
  • 92C38(QUIVER) attributes of Diana (QUIVER)
  • 92C38(DOG) attributes of Diana (DOG)
  • 31AA235(+2) sitting figure - AA - female human figure (+ back view)
  • 31A25552 index finger forwards, pointing, indicating
  • 31AA231 standing figure - AA - female human figure
  • 35 pastorals, Arcadian scenes
  • 25II9 landscape with ruins - II - ideal landscapes
Secondary
  • 25HH2143 pond, pool - HH - ideal landscapes
  • 25HH112 rocks - HH - ideal landscapes
  • 25HH151 deciduous forest - HH - ideal landscapes

Research and Discussion

Provenance

Object History
...
Johann Georg Grambs (Städel-Administrator
1756-1817), Frankfurt am Main
Vermächtnis an das Städelsche Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main, 1817.

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Last update

13.03.2024