Diana as Goddess of the Hunt by Cornelis van Haarlem. A portrait of a woman depicted as the goddess Diana, wearing a crescent moon headpiece and holding a spear against a dark background.

Diana as Goddess of the Hunt

Cornelis van Haarlem

1607 · Oil Paint, Panel

This striking 17th-century Mannerist portrait depicts the Roman goddess Diana with refined elegance and dramatic contrast.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Dusty pink, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted in 1607 by the Dutch master Cornelis van Haarlem, this work portrays the goddess Diana with her signature crescent moon headpiece and hunting spear. The painting showcases the artist's skill in rendering soft, luminous flesh against a deep, velvety background, epitomizing the Dutch Mannerist style's sophistication and drama.

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