Why it matters
The goddess Diana, recognisable by the crescent jewel in her hair, sits naked on silks after her bath, while a nymph kneels at her feet. Her quiver, hunting dogs and prey show she is the goddess of the hunt.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1742.
- The Louvre acquired it in 1852.
- Two doves among the prey are symbols of love.
Based on the Wikipedia article Diana Bathing (Boucher) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
