“Youth with An Effigy of Diana of Ephesus” is an engraving created by Salvator Rosa in 1657. The artwork belongs to the Baroque art movement and is categorized under genre painting. It is currently located in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace in London, UK.
The engraving depicts a young man, standing barefoot and dressed in classical attire, with long wavy hair cascading down his back. He is portrayed in profile, looking contemplatively at an upright rectangular slab, upon which is sketched an effigy of Diana of Ephesus. The depicted figure of Diana, adorned with multiple breasts, symbolizes fertility and is indicative of the artistic fascination with classical mythology during the Baroque period. The background consists of meticulously rendered lines, enhancing the solemn and reflective mood of the artwork. The engraving exemplifies Salvator Rosa’s adeptness in capturing intricate detail and human emotion through the medium of engraving.
