Diana and Orion
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Diana and Orion is a 1551 ink by Etienne Delaune, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a lively forest scene with six figures in the center. A man with a spear stands with a woman holding a bow, while others dance or gesture around them. Trees, animals like deer, and a distant castle fill the background, all drawn with fine lines. The text at the bottom is in Latin, hinting at a story about hunting and gods. The artist used shading with lines to create depth, a common trick in engravings. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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