{"product_id":"arethusa-chased-by-alpheus-antonio-tempesta","title":"Arethusa Chased by Alpheus - Antonio Tempesta","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Antonio Tempesta depicting the mythological pursuit of the nymph Arethusa by the river god Alpheus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Antonio Tempesta depicts the classical myth of the nymph Arethusa, who is pursued by the river god Alpheus. The narrative is drawn from Ovid's Metamorphoses, a frequent source of inspiration for artists during the early seventeenth century. Tempesta, a prolific printmaker based in Rome, utilised a clear, linear style to convey the drama of the pursuit. The composition is divided by a large, swirling cloud formation that acts as a visual barrier between the figures, while also providing a sense of divine intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArethusa is shown fleeing towards the left, her posture suggesting urgency as she reaches out for assistance. Above her, a deity, likely Artemis, descends to aid the nymph, providing a protective presence. To the right, Alpheus advances with a determined stride, his form rendered with the anatomical precision characteristic of Tempesta's work. The background features a simplified, schematic representation of a natural setting, which keeps the focus firmly on the interaction between the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempesta was highly regarded for his ability to translate complex literary narratives into accessible visual formats. His work often appeared in series, and this particular print is numbered 51, indicating its place within a larger collection of mythological scenes. The etching technique allows for crisp outlines and controlled shading, which define the musculature of the figures and the texture of the clouds. This print provides a clear example of the Mannerist and early Baroque interest in classical themes, where the focus remains on the physical expression of emotion and movement. The Latin inscription at the base, 'Arethusa ab Alpheo adamata in fontem sui nominis conuertitur', identifies the subject and the eventual transformation of the nymph into a spring, a common motif in Renaissance and Baroque art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antonio Tempesta","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719082643791,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719087984975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719088017743,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719088050511,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719088083279,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719088116047,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719088148815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719088181583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719088214351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719088247119,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719088279887,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719088312655,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Arethusa-Chased-by-Alpheus_Poster_CompositorV1_1788917656279.jpg?v=1788917919","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/arethusa-chased-by-alpheus-antonio-tempesta","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}