Selene and Endymion — Gerard de Lairesse

Gerard de Lairesse. Painted c. 1680.

The chaste goddess of the moon, Selene (or Diana), is in love with the shepherd Endymion. Only at night when he is asleep does she quietly creep down to him, accompanied by Cupid, whose torch symbolizes burning love. This painting was (appropriately) hung in Mary Stuart’s bedchamber in Soestdijk Palace, for Lairesse felt that the function and decoration of a room should correspond.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Main building, King Stadtholder William III and Mary Stuart / Delftware.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 118.5 × 177 cm

Print: 79.7 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200111834. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.