Artwork
Diana
Diana is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1549 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Diana' is an oil painting depicting a serene female figure.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman with a calm demeanor, her face and upper body illuminated against a dark backdrop. A crescent moon on her forehead suggests a mythological or symbolic identity, likely referencing the Roman goddess Diana.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro to create a strong contrast between light and dark, focusing attention on the subject's face and upper body. The use of oil paint allows for rich, nuanced color, evident in the subject's fair skin, golden hair, and flowing yellow garment.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
