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Diana and Actaeon
Hercules
Today's target is an artwork called Diana and Actaeon.
Wu Tang
What kind of artwork is it?
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Diana and Actaeon is a painting by the Italian Renaissance master Titian.
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It was finished in 1556–1559 and is considered one of Titian's greatest works.
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The painting depicts the moment when the hunter Actaeon bursts in on the goddess Diana and her nymphs while they are bathing.
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Diana is furious and will turn Actaeon into a stag, who is then pursued and killed by his own hounds.
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In 2008–2009, the painting was acquired by the National Gallery, London and National Galleries of Scotland for £50 million.
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It is part of a series of seven famous canvases known as the 'poesies', which depict mythological scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses.
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The work remained in the Spanish royal collection until 1704, when it was given to the French ambassador.
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It was then acquired by Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, for his collection.
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After the French Revolution, the painting was sold to a Brussels dealer and exhibited in London.
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Eventually, the painting was purchased by the Duke of Bridgewater and has been on public display since.
Wu Tang
Wow, that's a lot of history behind the painting!
Hercules
Yes, it's truly a remarkable work of art with a fascinating story.
Bob
Hercules! I've caught you red-handed again!
Hercules
Oh no, not again! Bob, you always ruin my plans.
Wu Tang
I can't wait any longer! I'm running away!
Hercules
Wait for me, Wu Tang! We'll continue our discussion on the way.
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I won't give up on getting my hands on these amazing artworks!
Diana and Actaeon
View this art on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_and_Actaeon_(Titian)
