Artwork
Woman Portrayed as the Goddess Diana
Woman Portrayed as the Goddess Diana is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Cesare Dandini. It dates from 1639 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Woman Portrayed as the Goddess Diana is a 1639 oil painting by Cesare Dandini, a Florentine artist associated with the early Baroque movement in Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman dressed as Diana, the mythological goddess, wearing a white top and blue skirt, and holding a bow and quiver, symbolizing her classical identity.
Technique & Style
Dandini's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume, with strong contrasts of light and dark modeling the figure. The overall effect is serene and elegant, characteristic of the early Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, exemplifying the artistic trends of 17th-century Italy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cesare Dandini (1 October 1596– 7 February 1657) was an Italian Baroque painter, active mainly in his native city of Florence.
