Basin with scenes from the story of Diana and Actaeon, Paulus Willemsz. van Vianen, 1613
silver (metal), h c.6cm × l c.50cm × w c.40cm × w 3061gr More details
While bathing with her nymphs, Diana is spied on by the hunter Actaeon. As no mortal may see the chaste goddess naked, Diana turns him into a stag. Here he is still shown in human form with antlers sprouting from his head. On the back of this basin is a depiction of Actaeon in the guise of a stag being torn to pieces by his own hounds.