Badende Diana en Silenus 1749 - 1822
andrieslens
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pencil drawn
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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pen-ink sketch
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pencil work
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pencil art
"Badende Diana en Silenus" is an etching created by Andries Lens in the late 18th century. The work depicts the Roman goddess Diana bathing with her nymphs, while the satyr Silenus reclines nearby, a detail that hints at the mythological narrative of the artwork. Lens's etching highlights the graceful figures and dramatic details of the original painting, capturing the classical beauty of the subject matter. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the artist's legacy in Dutch art.
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