Diana and Endymion

c. 1560

Attributed to Frans Floris I

Associated Names
Frans Floris I

Artist, Flemish, c. 1519 - 1570

The image shows a drawing with a vertical oval frame depicting three individuals in a natural setting. The central figure is sitting on the ground leaning back, supported by one arm. They appear shirtless with musculature visible and wear draped fabric around the waist. To the right is another figure partially clothed in flowing fabric from the waist down, sitting and leaning slightly towards the central figure with one arm extended. The hair of these figures appears simple, pulled back or short. In the upper left, a third figure stands draped in fabric from shoulders to feet with hands slightly raised or gesturing. The background features a natural scene with trees, foliage, and undulating terrain, creating a lush and textured environment. The drawing emphasizes line work and shading, giving a sense of classical or mythological themes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on tan prepared laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Luca Baroni

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.9 x 24 cm (14 1/8 x 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.40.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Luca Baroni; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left in ink: 115

Wikidata ID

Q64536825

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