Diana Recumbent
1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Diana Recumbent is a 1624 ink by Laurent de La Hyre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dark, tangled scene with three women lying down in a forest. Their bodies twist around trees and vines, almost blending into the shadows. The lines are rough and scratchy, like they were drawn with a sharp tool. The artist used a technique that creates deep black marks against a pale background. This makes the scene feel mysterious and crowded. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
