Artwork
Marie Joséphine of Savoy as Diana
Marie Joséphine of Savoy as Diana is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François-Hubert Drouais. It dates from 1773 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
About this work
Overview
Marie Joséphine of Savoy as Diana is a 1773 oil painting by François-Hubert Drouais, a French portrait painter favored by the royal family and nobility.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely Marie Joséphine of Savoy, dressed as Diana, the goddess of the hunt, with a bow, dog, and fur drapery, suggesting a playful interpretation of the mythological figure.
Technique & Style
Rendered in the Rococo style, the painting features soft, smooth brushwork and gentle chiaroscuro, with light and dark values creating depth and shaping the subject's face and dress.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Palace of Versailles collection, reflecting its historical association with the French royal family and nobility.
Artist & collection
Artist
François-Hubert Drouais (French pronunciation: ; Paris, 14 December 1727 – Paris, 21 October 1775) was a leading French portrait painter during the latter years of Louis XV's reign.
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