Cupids And Diana Bathing
1788
Caught in a candid moment of divine relaxation, the goddess Diana sits by the water's edge, casually fixing her hair while two cheeky cupids spy on her from behind a curtain. Designed by Cipriani and brought to life through the delicate dots of stipple engraving—likely by the famous Francesco Bartolozzi whose signature appears at the bottom—this piece perfectly captures the flirtatious side of Neoclassical mythology. The soft shading makes the scene feel intimate and dreamy, turning an ancient myth into a playful, voyeuristic snapshot that was all the rage in 18th-century high society.
- Technique
- stipple engraving
- Material
- paper
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