1740
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A Sacrifice to Diana, the Goddess of Hunting is a 1740 by Francesco Bartolozzi, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a busy scene with people gathered around a temple-like structure. Some figures are dressed in flowing robes, while others wear simpler clothes. A man kneels on the ground, holding a hare, and a woman stands nearby with her hand outstretched. The background includes pillars, statues, and a half-dome roof with decorations. The title at the bottom, *"A Sacrifice to Diana, the Goddess of Hunting,"* hints this is a mythological story. The mix of dramatic poses and shadows gives it a lively, almost theatrical feel. Next, check out the Baroque movement for more art like this.
A Sacrifice to Diana, the Goddess of Hunting is a print on paper by Francesco Bartolozzi, created after a drawing of the same dimensions by Pietro da Cortona.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Francesco Bartolozzi (21 September 1727 – 7 March 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.
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