Artwork
Diana med sit følge i et landskab
Diana med sit følge i et landskab is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Carl Christian Gottlieb. It dates from 1722 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Diana med sit følge i et landskab is a 1722 painting by Carl Christian Gottlieb, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Diana, a mythological figure, surrounded by attendants in a wooded landscape. Diana, identified by her spear, is likely represented as a huntress. The scene is populated by various figures engaged in different activities near a lake.
Technique & Style
The artist employs soft lighting, creating distinct shadows on faces and trees, and rendering the scene with a serene atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro adds depth to the composition.
Context
The painting's subject is drawn from mythology, specifically the figure of Diana, a Roman goddess often associated with hunting and the wilderness.
Artist & collection
