Venus in search of Cupid suprises Diana

This painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1820. An essay in the manner of Titian, the painting’s subject is taken from Spenser’s 'The Faerie Queene', III, vi, 11-25. While looking for her son Cupid, Venus comes upon Diana bathing with her attendants. Diana holds a white drape to cover herself and her attendants gather round her. Hilton exhibited six other subjects from 'The Faerie Queene' between 1809 and 1832.