Diana and Endymion is an oil-on-canvas painting by
Francesco Solimena, produced between 1705 and 1710. The painting depicts the Roman goddess
Diana, one of the twelve Gods and Goddesses of Olympus, falling in love with
Endymion, a symbol of timeless beauty.
Diana and Endymion is part of the last period of Solimena's works when he mainly concentrated on mythological subjects. He developed this interest in mythological stories while inspired by the Arcadian movement embracing classical culture. The painting is in the collection of the
National Museums Liverpool.
Painting: Francesco Solimena