Diana, from a set of six pagan divinities with grotesques on black grounds

Engraving, part of a set of six representations of pagan divinities with grotesque motifs on black grounds, created by Étienne Delaune before 1573. This print represents Diana, framed by a rectangular space delimited by a branch of laurel on either side of the goddess, a sort of canopy above her, and a strapwork base under her. She is represented on profile, walking towards the right, preceded by her two dogs. She wears a cuirasse with a diagonal shoulder strap, holds a spear on one hand, and raises the other, holding a crescent moon. Another crescent moon crowns her forehead. On the upper part of the print, on either side is a deer, its lower body in the form of a scrolling snake. Below the deers are two representations of Fame, their legs scrolling around each other, blowing a trumpet and holding a trophy, made up of a cuirasse, a shield, and an olive branch, symbol of peace. The lower part of the composition consists of two grotesque dolphins with scrolling tails, seemingly plunging on the water and scaring away two nymphs, at the sides of the dolphins, who extend their arms towards two additional trophies made up of a bow and quiver, both attribues of Diana.