Diana and Endymion by Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée. A goddess with a crescent moon ornament and a small winged cupid watch over a sleeping young man draped in blue fabric.

Diana and Endymion

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

1768 · Copper, Oil Paint

An elegant neoclassical scene depicting the goddess Diana watching over the sleeping shepherd Endymion.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Bedroom · Guest Room · Living Room
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1768 by Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée, this oil on copper work captures the mythological moment where the moon goddess Diana visits the sleeping shepherd Endymion. The painting is a masterclass in French neoclassicism, featuring luminous flesh tones, refined textures, and a harmonious palette of soft blues and warm neutrals.

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