Who painted Landscape with Sacrifice to Diana?

Landscape with Sacrifice to Diana was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Landscape with Sacrifice to Diana?

Landscape with Sacrifice to Diana is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Landscape with Sacrifice to Diana

Landscape with Sacrifice to Diana is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750 by the artist known as 787_person, this work—titled Landscape with Sacrifice to Diana—is an image‑based representation of a pastoral scene. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑18th‑century genre painting.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a small group assembled before a statue of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. Figures in classical dress hold offerings and perform ritual gestures, suggesting a ceremonial homage to the deity within a wooded setting.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to model the foliage and figures, creating a layered sense of depth. Light falls on the statue and the participants, while surrounding trees recede into shadow, emphasizing three‑dimensional space and the solemn atmosphere of the rite.

History & Provenance

The image entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation, though precise acquisition details are not recorded. Its attribution to 787_person remains based on stylistic analysis and museum cataloguing.