Reclining Diana by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Reclining Diana 1515

lucascranachtheelder

Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'archéologie de Besançon, Besançon, France

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

roman-mythology

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

portrait art

watercolor

"Reclining Diana" (1515) by Lucas Cranach the Elder is a depiction of the Roman goddess Diana, resting in a lush forest setting. Diana, known for her hunting prowess, is shown nude, suggesting a connection to the goddess Venus. The contrasting red and green tones, characteristic of Cranach's style, create a vibrant and appealing composition. The detail of a quiver and bow, hanging from a nearby tree, further reinforces Diana's identity as a huntress. The painting is housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'archéologie de Besançon in Besançon, France.