Calisto Collection

Fernando de Rojas (1465-1541). Spanish writer. Tragicomedy of Calisto and Melibea or La Celestina. Engraving. Burgos, 1531

Diana and Callisto, 1579-1625. Creator: Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
Diana and Callisto, 1579-1625

Jupiter and Callisto, 1745. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Jupiter and Callisto, 1745

Jupiter and Callisto, 1655. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Jupiter and Callisto, 1655

Diana and Callisto, 1599. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Diana and Callisto, 1599

Diana and Her Nymphs Discovering Callisto's Pregnancy, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Diana and Her Nymphs Discovering Callisto's Pregnancy, published 1590. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 7

Jupiter Assuming the Form of Diana in Order to Seduce Callisto, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Jupiter Assuming the Form of Diana in Order to Seduce Callisto, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 6

The Nymph Callisto, mid-18th-early 19th century. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
The Nymph Callisto, mid-18th-early 19th century

Jupiter and Callisto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jupiter and Callisto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 13

Diana and Callisto, 1723. Creator: Francois Lemoyne
Diana and Callisto, 1723

Callisto, Amor and Jupiter with the eagle, 1746. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Callisto, Amor and Jupiter with the eagle, 1746

Diana and Callisto, between c.1690 and c.1695. Creator: Ignaz Elhafen
Diana and Callisto, between c.1690 and c.1695

Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto, 1727. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto, 1727

Diana and Callisto with Nymphs, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Diana and Callisto with Nymphs, c17th century

Diana and Callisto, 1657-1705. Creator: Johannes van Haensbergen
Diana and Callisto, 1657-1705

Jupiter and Callisto, 1765. Creator: Charles Eisen
Jupiter and Callisto, 1765

Diane découvrant la grossesse de Callisto, between 1635 and 1640. Creator: Michel Dorigny
Diane decouvrant la grossesse de Callisto, between 1635 and 1640. Diana discovers the pregnant Callisto. In the shade of drapery hanging from a tree, Diana and her nymphs discover Callisto

Diana discovering Callisto's pregnancy, after Titian. Creator: Unknown
Diana discovering Callisto's pregnancy, after Titian

15th Century 16th Alisa Castilia Castilian Castle
15th, century, 16th, Alisa, Castilia, castilian, castle, daughter, dead, death, died, engraving, Fernando, de, Rojas, La, Celestina, literature, medieval, Melibea, Middle, Ages, novel, Pleberio

Calisto Changed Into a Bear From Fable of Calisto, 1547-50. Creator: Leon Davent
Calisto Changed Into a Bear From Fable of Calisto, 1547-50

Diana and Her Attendants among the Constellations, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)
3956008 Diana and Her Attendants among the Constellations, c.1894 (oil on canvas) by Lathrop, Francis Augustus (1849-1909); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

The Constellations (Plate VII) Bootes and Mons Maenalus
956760 The Constellations (Plate VII) Bootes and Mons Maenalus, Asterion and Chara or Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, , from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub

Jupiter and Callisto (mezzotint)
710947 Jupiter and Callisto (mezzotint) by Lens, Bernard II (1659-1725); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printmaker: John Smith (1642-1743)); Collection Michael Burden, New College, Oxford; British

Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea, 1502 (woodcut)
2653543 Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea, 1502 (woodcut) by Spanish School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Constellations (Plate VI) Ursa Major, from A Celestial Atlas
956759 The Constellations (Plate VI) Ursa Major, from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub. London 1822 (hand coloured engraving) by Jamieson

ARCAS AND CALISTO
Arcas, hunting, spies a bear : he is about to shoot it, unaware it is his mother Calisto, transformed into a she-bear by the jealous Juno. Luckily Zeus warns him in time

The Constellations (Plate VII), 1822
The Constellations (Plate VII) Bootes and Mons Maenalus, Asterion and Chara or Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, , from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub

The Constellations (Plate VI) Ursa Major, from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, 1822
The Constellations (Plate VI) Ursa Major, from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub. London 1822 (hand coloured engraving)

Nicolas Joaquin Arteta Calisto (1771-1849). Portrait
Nicolas Joaquin Arteta Calisto (1771-1849). Bishop and first archbishop of Quito. Chapter house. Cathedral of Quito. Ecuador

Jupiter Calisto Game Mythology Jeu de la Mythologie
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Calisto, Changed, Into, Bear, Fable, Calisto, Artist, Leon Davent
Drawings and Prints, Print, Calisto Changed Into a Bear From Fable of Calisto, Artist, Leon Davent, French, active 1540-56, Davent, Leon, 1540, 1556, 1547-50, 1547, 1550

Plate 13 Jupiter Callisto Calisto Iove comprimitur
Artokoloro

ROMAN CATACOMBS. The Catacombs of Saint Callistus and the Chapel of Saint Cecilia, on the Appian Way, Rome. Drawing, late 19th century

RUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Diana and Calisto. 1638. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

ROJAS, Fernando de (1465-1541). Spanish writer
" ROJAS, Fernando de (1465-1541). Spanish writer, author of " La Celestina". Title page of " La Celestina", aka " Tragicomedy of Calisto and Melibea". SPAIN

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"Calisto: A Tragicomedy Unveiling the Celestial and Terrestrial Worlds" In the 15th and 16th centuries, Spanish writer Fernando de Rojas captivated audiences with his masterpiece "Calisto. " This tragicomedy transported readers to a Castilian castle, where love and fate intertwined. Inspired by the ancient fable of Calisto, artist Leon Davent depicted a haunting transformation as our protagonist was turned into a bear. The celestial realm also played a significant role in this captivating tale. In an enchanting oil painting from c. 1894, Diana and her attendants were immortalized among the constellations. Plate VII of "The Constellations" showcased Bootes and Mons Maenalus, adding depth to the cosmic backdrop against which Calisto's story unfolded. Jupiter himself took center stage in a mesmerizing mezzotint artwork that captured his entanglement with Callisto. This divine encounter echoed throughout history as artists sought to capture its essence. Woodcuts from the early 16th century edition of "Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea" brought vivid imagery to life, immersing readers in this timeless narrative. As they delved deeper into the story's complexities, they discovered Ursa Major featured prominently on Plate VI of Alexander Jamieson's celestial atlas from 1822. Beyond literature and artistry, real-life figures bore witness to their own versions of Calisto's tale. Nicolas Joaquin Arteta Calisto left behind an intriguing portrait that hinted at personal struggles akin to those faced by our tragic hero. Through these various interpretations spanning centuries, we explore not only human desires but also our connection with both earthly realms and heavenly bodies. The legacy of "Calisto" endures as it continues to inspire contemplation about love's power amidst shifting fortunes – whether etched on canvas or embedded within our hearts for eternity.