Late 17th-Century French Tapestry Depicting Callisto and Artemis

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• bazaa_backup.original_description: Late 17th-century French tapestry depicting the myth of Callisto and Artemis, aligning with the period’s sustained interest in classical subjects. In 17th- and 18th-century France—particularly during the reign of Louis XIV—mythological narratives were frequently selected for prestigious woven decoration, reflecting courtly promotion of classical ideals.
  
  The scene follows Callisto, a nymph and companion of Artemis bound by vows of chastity. Zeus, disguised as Artemis, deceives her; when her pregnancy is discovered, she is transformed into a bear. Years later, while hunting, her son Arcas nearly kills her without recognising her. To preserve them, Zeus places both among the constellations: Callisto as Ursa Major (the Great Bear) and Arcas as Ursa Minor (the Little Bear).
  
  A narrow border indicates the tapestry was originally intended to be fixed within wooden panelling. Repairs have been undertaken over time; the textile is structurally strong and presents well. It can be hung with hooks or Velcro. Sourced in Paris.
  
  Dimensions: 174 cm W x 196 cm H
• bazaa_backup.original_title: Late 17th-century French Tapestry Depicting Callisto and Artemis
• bazaa_backup_original_description: Late 17th-century French tapestry depicting the myth of Callisto and Artemis, aligned with the period’s sustained interest in classical subjects. In 17th- and 18th-century France—particularly during the reign of Louis XIV—mythological narratives were frequently chosen for prestigious woven decorations, reflecting courtly promotion of classical ideals. The scene relates the tale of Callisto, a nymph and companion of Artemis, bound by vows of chastity. Zeus, disguised as Artemis, deceived Callisto, and she became pregnant. Upon discovery, Callisto was transformed into a bear. Years later, her son Arcas nearly killed her while hunting, not recognising her. To preserve them, Zeus placed both in the heavens as constellations: Callisto as Ursa Major (the Great Bear) and Arcas as Ursa Minor (the Little Bear). A narrow border indicates the tapestry was originally designed to be fixed within wooden panelling. Repairs have been undertaken over time; the textile is structurally strong and presents well. It can be hung with hooks or Velcro. Sourced in Paris. Dimensions: 174 cm W x 196 cm H
• bazaa_backup_original_title: Late 17th-Century French Tapestry Depicting Callisto and Artemis
• category: Art
• color: Green
• condition: Good
• depth: 1.0
• garnet_dims_copy: {"dimUnit":"cm","length":10.0,"height":10.0,"width":10.0,"weight":15.0,"weightUnit":"kg"}
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• height: 196.0
• material: Other Fabric and Textiles
• state: NSW
• style: French
• suburb_and_postcode: {"suburb":"Bellambi","postcode":"2518","pickup":true}
• sub_category_1: Wall Art
• sub_category_2: Tapestries
• tags: ["Art","Tapestries","Wall Art"]
• width: 174.0