"
Diana the Huntress
, also known as"Diana Nemorensis"
and"Artemis"
. She was revered by many as the goddess of hunting, animals, woods, and the moon. In Capua and Aricia, localities near Rome, there are still sanctuaries dedicated to her. Her sanctuary in Aricia was on the shores of Lake Nemi. For this reason, she was named Diana Nemorensis - Diana of the woods. This sculpture depicts the beloved goddess with her iconic crossbow as she pulls on the string. She holds her form as the perfect hunter. Her legs are firmly locked and her body forms a line as she locks her eyes on her target. Over time, Diana has become a popular feminist figure because of her beauty, strength, and.