Diana – Luna 1611

Bartholomeus Spranger's "Diana - Luna" (1611) depicts the Roman goddess Diana, also known as the Greek Artemis, in a moment of quiet contemplation. She is adorned with a crescent moon headdress, a symbol of her lunar association, and holds a dog, a traditional attribute representing her role as a hunter and protector of wild animals. The work showcases Spranger's mastery of light and shadow, creating a dramatic interplay that enhances the goddess's ethereal presence and reinforces her connection to the celestial realm.