Diana and the Stag 1615 - 1625

This silver and gold sculpture by Joachim Friess, created between 1615 and 1625, depicts Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, riding a stag. She is shown holding a spear and accompanied by three hounds. The intricate details and use of precious metals are characteristic of Mannerist and Baroque sculpture. The piece, now located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, demonstrates the artist's skill in depicting classical themes with a dynamic and elegant style.