BRUSSELS, end of the 17th century The transformation... Lot 336

BRUSSELS, end of the 17th century The transformation of Acteon into a hunter Pair of fine tapestries in doors Technical characteristics: in silk and wool 1st door: Acteon on a background of luxuriant vegetation in undergrowth Border with garlands of flowers in polychrome The 2nd. Note : In Greek mythology, Acteon (in ancient Greek ??ta???? / Aktaíôn), grandson of Apollo, is a proud hunter transformed into a deer by Artemis after having surprised the latter taking his bath, completely naked and having left the scene. He is eaten alive by his own dogs who do not recognize him.