Meleager presenting the head of the Calydonian boar to Atalanta — Follower of Peter Paul Rubens
Meleager presenting the head of the Calydonian boar to Atalanta is an artwork by Follower of Peter Paul Rubens. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Meleager presenting the head of the Calydonian boar to Atalanta
- Artist
- Follower of Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Atalanta is a swift-footed heroine. In one story she challenges suitors to a race; Hippomenes wins by distracting her with golden apples supplied by Aphrodite.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Meleager presenting the head of the Calydonian boar to Atalanta
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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