Diana and Endymion by Sebastiano Ricci

Diana and Endymion 

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impressionistic

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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neo expressionist

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underpainting

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facial painting

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mythology

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painting painterly

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abstract character

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charcoal

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expressionist

Sebastiano Ricci's "Diana and Endymion" depicts the Roman goddess Diana, known for her hunting prowess, encountering the shepherd Endymion. Diana, portrayed in her divine guise, is accompanied by three cupids and her hunting dogs, suggesting the scene unfolds in the wilderness. Endymion lies asleep, while Diana's presence adds a sense of mystery and tension, leaving the viewer to contemplate the nature of their encounter. This Baroque-style painting showcases Ricci's mastery of light and shadow, creating a dramatic and evocative composition.

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