NEW from ACC Art Books – Limited Edition: Sukita: Eternity – Click here to order

Metamorphoses

Metamorphoses

Ovid’s Art

Edited by Frits Scholten
Edited by Francesca Cappelletti

$50.00

Publishing 19th May 2026
Log in to add this to your wishlist.
  • A Landmark Exploration of Ovid’s Influence on Western Art: This is the first major monograph to comprehensively trace the impact of Metamorphoses from the Renaissance to contemporary art, highlighting timeless themes of transformation and desire
  • Masterpieces Across Centuries and Media: Features iconic works by Bernini, Rodin, Titian, Poussin, Rembrandt, and others, alongside modern and contemporary interpretations – offering a visually rich journey through painting, sculpture, and beyond
  • International Scholarly Collaboration & Major Exhibitions: Published alongside major exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum and Galleria Borghese in 2026, with expert contributions from leading scholars including Frits Scholten and Francesca Cappelletti
Full Description

One of the most famous works of classical antiquity, Ovid’s Metamorphoses, has profoundly influenced Western art from antiquity to today. Since the Renaissance, its stories have been a key source of inspiration for artists. Ovid recounts the lives of gods, mythological figures, and mortals, all undergoing dramatic transformations. Among the most striking are Daphne turning into a laurel tree to escape Apollo, Jupiter seducing Io in the form of a cloud, and the sculptor Pygmalion falling in love with his own creation – a statue of Galatea brought to life.

The exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum (February 2026) and the Galleria Borghese (June 2026), as well as the accompanying catalogue, showcase the vast artistic legacy inspired by Ovid across time and media. Sculptures by Bernini and Rodin stand alongside paintings by Titian, Poussin, and Rembrandt, while works by 20th and 21st-century artists are also included.

With text contributions by Frits Scholten, Francesca Cappelletti, Bart Ramakers, Claudia Cieri Via, Lucia Simonato et al.

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Frits Scholten is Senior Curator of Sculpture at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and specializes in sculpture from the 15th to the 19th century. In addition, he holds the Rijksmuseum Chair in the Theory and History of Collecting at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam as a professor by special appointment. Francesca Cappelletti is an art history professor at the University of Ferrara and the director of Galleria Borghese in Rome. She graduated from the University of Rome and where she verified the authenticity of the Caravaggio painting The Taking of Christ with Laura Testa while they were students. Francesca also studied at the Warburg Institute in London and the Collège de France in Paris. 

Specifications
Publisher
Hannibal Books
ISBN
9789493416543
Publish date
19th May 2026
Binding
Paperback / softback
Territory
USA & Canada
Size
9.44 in x 11 in
Pages
192 Pages
Download Information Sheet

Our Catalogs

View Catalogs
View Catalogs

Browse Our Books

Browse
Browse
Recently Viewed

Please log-in or create an account to see your recent items.