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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Diana and Callisto

c. 1553/1555

Guglielmo della Porta

Associated Names

Guglielmo della Porta

Artist, Lombard, 1500/1510 - 1577

The sculpture depicts a detailed, multi-figure scene with several human forms in a dynamic setting. The figures are engaged in fluid motion, possibly interacting with nature. The material is bronze with a dark, metallic sheen and rich texture. The design is a high-relief artwork with figures protruding prominently from the background. The sculpture is octagonal in shape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze relief
Credit Line

Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund
Dimensions

overall (octagonal): 13.5 x 13.5 cm (5 5/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1987.9.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; acquired 1985 by (Paul Rosenberg & Co., New York); purchased 6 February 1987 by NGA.

Associated Names

Paul P. Rosenberg & Co.

Wikidata ID

Q63860875

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