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Diana and Endymion

Frans Floris I

1560

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Mythology

Dominant colour

Diana and Endymion is a 1560 chalk by Frans Floris I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Frans Floris I
When & what style?: 1560 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a woman lying down under a tree, surrounded by animals. The lines are dark and scratchy, making the scene feel alive but rough. Trees and bushes fill the background, while the woman’s flowing robes and the animals’ fur are drawn with quick, uneven strokes. The artist used only black chalk on tan paper, which makes the dark lines stand out sharply. This style was common in Renaissance sketches, where artists often explored ideas before painting. Look up Floris I, Frans to see more of his work.