Who created "Diana with a Hound"?

Diana with a Hound was created by Barthélemy Prieur in 1603–11.

When was "Diana with a Hound" created?

This artwork was created 1603–11.

Is "Diana with a Hound" in the public domain?

Yes, Diana with a Hound is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Diana with a Hound

Barthélemy Prieur

1603–11

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

H. 8-3/8 in. (21.3 cm.)

Classification

Sculpture-Bronze

Culture

French, probably Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1909

Accession Number

09.142.2

Tags

DianaDogs

Art Historical Context

Behold the graceful bronze statuette *Diana with a Hound* by Barthélemy Pr, crafted between 1603 and 1611 in France, likely Paris. Standing just 8-3/8 inches (21.3 cm) tall, this exquisite sculpture captures the Roman goddess of the hunt in mid-stride, her loyal hound at her side. Prieur, a prominent Mannerist sculptor who served French royalty including Henry IV and Marie de Medici, exemplifies the elegant, elongated forms characteristic of the late Renaissance transitioning to Baroque sensibilities. Bronze, a favored medium for such small-scale works, allowed for intricate detailing and a r...

About the Artist

Barthélemy Prieur · 1536–1611

French, Berzieux ca. 1536–1611 Paris

Diana with a Hound

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