Procris Pierced by Cephalus' Javelin

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530, c. 1520/1522

This artwork depicts a woman shown from the waist up in a landscape setting. She is positioned leaning forward, with her arms extended to her sides, and her head tilted slightly. She has long, straight hair. She is wearing an orange gown with draped sleeves and a cinched waist. A javelin has pierced her chest. The background features a rocky landscape with distant mountains and a few trees, including a prominent palm tree, under a cloudy sky.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1515–1530
Date
c. 1520/1522
Type
Painting
Medium
fresco
Dimensions
144.1 × 123.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork depicts a woman shown from the waist up in a landscape setting. She is positioned leaning forward, with her arms extended to her sides, and her head tilted slightly. She has long, straight hair. She is wearing an orange gown with draped sleeves and a cinched waist. A javelin has pierced her chest. The background features a rocky landscape with distant mountains and a few trees, including a prominent palm tree, under a cloudy sky.

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530