The Despair of Cephalus

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530, c. 1520/1522

The artwork "The Despair of Cephalus" depicts a scene with three figures placed in a natural setting. Closest to us, two figures are engaged in interaction; one wears a purple tunic with a hat and gestures toward the other, who is in a yellow tunic. This interaction takes place on a path bordered by green grass and small plants. In the distance, a third figure, also dressed in yellow, stands with arms raised beneath a large tree with lush green foliage. The horizon is marked by additional trees, creating a sense of depth. The color palette includes earth tones and greens, with soft brushstrokes that give a textured look to the landscape. The sky appears overcast, with muted, cloudy tones.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1515–1530
Date
c. 1520/1522
Type
Painting
Medium
fresco
Dimensions
181.9 × 118.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork "The Despair of Cephalus" depicts a scene with three figures placed in a natural setting. Closest to us, two figures are engaged in interaction; one wears a purple tunic with a hat and gestures toward the other, who is in a yellow tunic. This interaction takes place on a path bordered by green grass and small plants. In the distance, a third figure, also dressed in yellow, stands with arms raised beneath a large tree with lush green foliage. The horizon is marked by additional trees, creating a sense of depth. The color palette includes earth tones and greens, with soft brushstrokes that give a textured look to the landscape. The sky appears overcast, with muted, cloudy tones.

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530