The Goddess, Diana on the Clouds
1750
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1750
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in flowing robes floating on a cloud, her hair loose and arms outstretched. Below her, a man kneels on a rocky ledge, reaching up toward her. Behind them stands a grand stone archway with a blank window, framed by swirling decorative scrolls. Trees and bushes fill the sides, and a small figure runs along the ground near the rocks. The woman’s pose and the dramatic lighting suggest she’s a goddess. The title at the bottom, *La Deesse*, confirms it’s Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, often shown in the sky. Next, look up Baroque to see more art with bold drama and movement.
