A Grotesque with Diana of Ephesus and Diverse Animals

About this work

This drawing shows a towering, strange figure with many arms and breasts, standing on a pedestal. Around her neck are animals—lions, deer, and birds—while smaller creatures climb the steps behind her. At the top sits a tiny temple with two birds perched on its roof. The edges are packed with odd shapes: deer, vines, and tiny human faces peeking out. The figure looks like a mix of human and animal parts, which was a common way to show powerful but scary gods in old stories. The artist used sharp lines to create lots of detail in a small space. Next, look up etching to see how this print was made.