This is a drawing of a mythological ship scene. The drawing depicts a large, ornate ship with intricate carvings and decorations, adorned with figures in classical attire along its deck. The ship is set on a body of water, its oars aligned in neat rows. At the rear, a figure labeled "Diana" is prominently positioned, seated on a cloud-like form. Another figure labeled "Atalanta" stands on the ship, gripping a shield, with others in various heroic poses, holding weapons and insignia. The waves below give an impression of movement. The detailed line work and shading enhance the grandeur and sophistication of the composition.
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This is a drawing of a mythological ship scene. The drawing depicts a large, ornate ship with intricate carvings and decorations, adorned with figures in classical attire along its deck. The ship is set on a body of water, its oars aligned in neat rows. At the rear, a figure labeled "Diana" is prominently positioned, seated on a cloud-like form. Another figure labeled "Atalanta" stands on the ship, gripping a shield, with others in various heroic poses, holding weapons and insignia. The waves below give an impression of movement. The detailed line work and shading enhance the grandeur and sophistication of the composition.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Atalata condoti da Diana

Balthasar Moncornet after Remigio Cantagallina

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 9 x 13.2 cm (3 9/16 x 5 3/16 in.) sheet: 9 x 13.4 cm (3 9/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2002.135.14
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Le Magnifique Carousel...pour le marriage du grand duc Cosimo II (plate 112

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Ship
  • Water
  • Weapons
  • Figures
Provenance

The Princes of Liechtenstein, Vienna, and Feldsberg. (sale, Galerie Gerda Bassenge, Berlin, 31 May 2002, no. 5272); (C. G. Boerner, Düsseldorf); purchased 2002 by NGA.

NGA object ID 126544. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.