Diana and Endymion

About this work

This print shows a woman lying on a rocky outcropping while another figure kneels beside her, holding a spear. Around them, cherubs float in the air, some holding branches or looking down. The scene is bathed in soft light and shadow, with swirling clouds above and rough textures below. The title *Diana and Endymion* hints this is a mythological story—Diana, a moon goddess, and Endymion, a shepherd. The artist used a mix of green and black ink to create deep contrasts. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists like Le Sueur made prints like this.