Artwork
Diana
Diana is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. It dates from 1787 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1787 etching 'Diana' is a black-and-white print depicting a dramatic scene from mythology. The work showcases Chodowiecki's skill as a printmaker and his ability to convey complex emotions through detailed etching.
Subject & Meaning
The etching represents the Roman goddess Diana, standing on a pedestal with a bow and arrows, surrounded by three other figures. The scene is framed by heavy curtains, adding to its dramatic effect. Diana's calm yet powerful stance suggests her mythological significance.
Technique & Style
Chodowiecki employed etching techniques to achieve deep shadows and fine details in the fabric and expressions of the figures. The resulting print is characterized by its high level of detail and nuanced use of light and shadow, demonstrating Chodowiecki's mastery of the medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Niklaus Chodowiecki (16 October 1726 – 7 February 1801) was a German painter and printmaker of Huguenot and Polish ancestry, who is most famous as an etcher.
Ciel! ô ciel! qui vois-je à ses côtés?
Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
La matrone d'Ephese
La matrone d'Ephese
La matrone d'Ephese
In the Grotto of Merlin, the Magician
Pygmalion
Les deux amis
Quoi donc, les vrais Chretiens auraient tant de vertu!
Tremblez malheureux Roi, votre régne est passé
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Autre imitation: L'amour mouille