Diana and Actaeon
by PARMIGIANINO, Fresco
A small room (the Camerino) in the castle of Fontanellato contains a fascinating fresco decoration by Parmigianino. It depicts the famous story told by Ovid of the hunter Actaeon, who happened innocently to catch sight of Diana bathing, was transformed into a stag by the enraged goddess, and eventually killed by his own dogs.
The picture shows part of the mural frescoes with inscription.