Diana and Endymion
1704
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1704
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows Diana and Endymion in a serene scene. Diana is a goddess, and Endymion is a mortal. This painting is interesting because it uses a unique printing method. The artist used two blocks of wood to print two shades of green, creating a soft effect, similar to the technique of chiaroscuro. You can learn more about this technique by looking up chiaroscuro.
