Jupiter and Callisto

Charles Eisen

National Gallery of Art

The artwork features a detailed illustration of multiple figures in a natural setting. The central scene shows three figures seated among foliage. A female figure in the center is reclined against another figure, with her face turned towards her companions. Two female figures are engaged in conversation, while a cherubic child reaches towards them. Above, a floating figure is surrounded by clouds and tree branches. In the foreground, hunting dogs rest beside a horn. The background includes trees and clouds, creating a pastoral setting. The illustration is framed with an ornate border and attributed to Ch. Eisen from 1765, depicting the mythological theme of Jupiter taking the form of Diana to seduce the nymph Callisto.