Diana Presiding Over Navigation and Fishing

Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a coastal scene with a statue and various marine activities. The scene features a large statue of a nude figure standing on a pedestal. Surrounding the statue, there are several figures engaged in activities related to the sea, such as handling nets and baskets with fish. In the background, there are ships and boats, suggesting a busy maritime area, possibly a port or a fishing village. The setting is lively, with birds flying and distant landscapes indicating a coastal community. The engraving style captures the human form, textures of the sea, and movement of ships on the horizon.