Why it matters
Correggio shows three moments of Jupiter's seduction of Leda in the form of a swan, from their first meeting to the swan flying away as she dresses. It belongs to his series on the loves of Jupiter.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1530–1531.
- It was commissioned by Federico II Gonzaga as a gift for Emperor Charles V.
- Cupid and two small cupids with flutes accompany the scene.
Based on the Wikipedia article Leda and the Swan (Correggio) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
