Diana met de maan in haar hand by Etienne Delaune

Diana met de maan in haar hand 1528 - 1583

pencil drawn

light pencil work

childish illustration

shading to add clarity

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Diana met de maan in haar hand" is a 16th-century engraving by French artist Etienne Delaune. The artwork features Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, in a circular frame surrounded by intricate designs. The goddess holds a crescent moon in her left hand and a spear in her right. Diana is accompanied by two hounds and stands beneath a canopy, with the moon above her. The overall design is typical of the Renaissance style, emphasizing balance and symmetry through intricate detail. The engraving is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.