Artwork
Diana and her Attendants
Diana and her Attendants is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1638, the work titled Diana and her Attendants is attributed to the artist recorded as 30263_person. The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and depicts a scene drawn from classical mythology.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents the goddess Diana accompanied by two followers in a forest setting. All three figures are nude, with the central figure bending forward toward the others, who sit holding a bundle of sticks, suggesting a ritual or hunt motif linked to the deity’s traditional associations.
Technique & Style
The image employs a stark chiaroscuro effect, using intense contrasts of light and shadow to model the bodies. A dramatic light source illuminates the left side of the figures, casting deep shadows that separate them sharply from the muted, mist‑filled background.
History & Provenance
The painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its attribution to 30263_person reflects cataloguing practices that identify the creator by a numeric designation rather than a conventional name.
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