Diana and Endymion

c. 1650

Daniel van den Dyck

Associated Names
Daniel van den Dyck

Artist, Flemish, c. 1610 - 1670

The image shows two figures. The figure on the right is reclining, with their head resting on their hand. The figure above is leaning towards them with an outstretched hand. The sleeping figure has wavy hair, facial features, and eyes closed. Their upper body is covered with a cloth, leaving one arm exposed. The figure above has wavy hair and appears to be wearing a long garment. They have a serene expression. The background features textured clouds and rays of light from a circular source behind the upper figure. The lower figure is lying on a soft, natural surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (cut within platemark): 15.4 x 9.2 cm (6 1/16 x 3 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.45.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 8

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Christopher Mendez, London); purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: d. Dijck in. et. fet.; by later hand, verso in graphite: Daniele / van den Dyck / Fiandre? / Mantova 1670 / Diana & Endymion / Aquaforte / Sconosciuto al / Dumesnil

Wikidata ID

Q76338001

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