Diana Mourning the Death of Orion

Etienne Delaune

Associated Names
Etienne Delaune

Artist, French, 1518/1519 - 1583

This drawing depicts a mythological scene with a landscape and figures. The detailed composition includes multiple figures engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a group of people are shown with one figure lying on the ground, surrounded by attendants or mourners. In the sky, a figure is seen riding a chariot pulled by animals. The background features a lush landscape with trees, a cityscape, and a body of water with boats. The drawing combines elements of emotion, mythology, and landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8.3 × 10.8 cm (3 1/4 × 4 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.611

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 138, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    The Story of Apollo and Diana [R.D. 133-138]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q65508398

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