Diana and Endymion c. 18th century

Editor: This is Nicolas Le Sueur's "Diana and Endymion." It's a print, and it has a dreamy, almost ethereal quality. I'm really drawn to the way the figures seem to float. What do you make of it? Curator: You're right, there's a definite otherworldly vibe. Le Sueur captures that Baroque fascination with mythology, doesn't he? It's not just about illustrating a story; it's about evoking a mood, a sense of longing. What do you think of Diana's gaze? Editor: It's wistful, almost melancholic, which is interesting considering she's a goddess. Curator: Exactly! That's where the real magic lies. It suggests that even deities experience human emotions like sadness or longing. Editor: That's a fresh perspective, I'd never considered that! Curator: It's a reminder that art invites us to see the world, and even the gods, in a different light, isn't it?