Diana and Endymion

About this work

This drawing shows a woman lying down in a forest. She’s holding a bow, and a man is reaching toward her. The trees around them are thick with leaves, and the lines are all scratchy and dark, like they were drawn with a sharp tool. The artist used a technique that lets them press ink into grooves in the metal plate. This makes the lines look rough and textured, almost like the bark of the trees. Look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.