Diana 1596

"Diana" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jan Saenredam, created in 1596. It depicts the Roman goddess Diana, a symbol of chastity and the hunt, standing on a pedestal overlooking a bustling harbor scene. The intricate details of the engraving, including the numerous figures, ships, and landscape elements, showcases Saenredam's mastery of this technique. This work, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the artistic trends of the late 16th century, highlighting the fusion of classical mythology and contemporary life.