Diana and Four Nymphs Receiving Gifts from a Satyr

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701, c. 1630

This is a drawing of six figures interacting in an outdoor setting. One figure is seated wearing a crown and holding a staff, while the others are gathered around in a semicircle. One figure is kneeling over a pile of objects. The figures are dressed in classical-style robes. The drawing is in shades of grey, creating depth and shading. The figures' clothing and postures suggest movement and interaction.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
Date
c. 1630
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache, on brown laid paper
Dimensions
25 × 38.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of six figures interacting in an outdoor setting. One figure is seated wearing a crown and holding a staff, while the others are gathered around in a semicircle. One figure is kneeling over a pile of objects. The figures are dressed in classical-style robes. The drawing is in shades of grey, creating depth and shading. The figures' clothing and postures suggest movement and interaction.

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701