Diana

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene with four figures. A woman in flowing robes stands on a pedestal, holding a bow and arrows. Behind her, a bearded man kneels, reaching toward her. Two other women stand to the right, one with arms raised, the other holding a cloth. Heavy curtains frame the scene. The woman on the pedestal looks like a hunter or goddess, with a calm but powerful stance. The etching technique creates deep shadows and fine details in the fabric and expressions. Look up etching to see how artists like Chodowiecki made prints like this.