Diana of Ephesus

Jean Mignon

Associated Names
Jean Mignon

Artist, French, active 1543 - active c. 1545

The image depicts a figure from the waist up, centrally positioned and facing mostly forward with a slight turn of the head to the side. The person's facial features are finely detailed with soft expressions and delicate, flowing hair that is long and wavy, cascading down past the shoulders. They wear intricate robes, with the upper garment resembling a draped cloth covering most of the chest and arms, while the lower part consists of detailed patterns resembling scales or spheres. The surroundings include decorative elements like fantastical creatures resembling lobsters and bats, a fortress or castle-like structure on the person's head, and additional floral and ornamental swirls with human faces and birds. The background is a textured canvas, adding aged character to the detailed design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.862

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zerner 1969, no. 18, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1969

  • Zerner, Henri. Ecole de Fontainebleau, gravures.Paris: Arts et Metiers Graphiques, 1969. English ed. The School of Fontainebleau, etchings and engravings. London: Thames and Hudson, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65510082

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