Diana Standing
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Diana Standing is a 1551 ink by Etienne Delaune, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woman standing in the center of a cross-shaped frame. She’s holding a bow and arrow, dressed in flowing robes, with a dog at her feet. The background is packed with swirling leaves, vines, and small figures, all carved into the black lines. The artist used tiny lines and shading to create depth, a trick called *cross-hatching*. This style was common in Renaissance engravings. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like Delaune made detailed prints.
