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1 Artemis :: Diana :: Cybele Classical Mythology Interpreted through the Ages Dr. Chris Ann Matteo October 2009

2 Diana 16 th c statuary Huntress and stag

3 Artemis of Ephesus (Greek Asia Minor, modern Turkey) The cult statue worshipped in the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World circa 1c AD

4 The Artemis of Ephesus at Villa d’Este Reinterpreted as a fountain for garden statuary In a wealthy Renaissance villa in Rome

5 Diana as Huntress Anonymous, probably of the School of Fountainbleau, c.1550; Louvre. It is thought to be a portrait of Henry II's principal mistress, Diane de Poitiers, who exercised a major influence on his reign.

6 Caserta Garden Walk The view back to the Reggia with one’s back to the Diana/Actaeon statuary group

7 Diana at the Bath :: Garden Statuary at Reggia di Caserta Palace and gardens of the Bourbon Kings of Naples Right hand statue group in the pool at the far end of a long garden walk

8 Actaeon and his Hounds Left statuary group in the pool, opposite Diana and her Nymphs


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