The Misfortunes of Cephalus

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530, c. 1520/1522

The artwork depicts a scene set in a pastoral landscape with rolling hills and trees that stretch along the horizon. The horizon is placed high, with the sky appearing softly lit. Close to us, two figures are present; one wears a reddish tunic and a hat, while the other dons a yellow garment. To the left, two additional figures are present, dressed in lighter colors. Beyond, various animals, including dogs and sheep, are scattered across the hills, with a figure tending to them. The color palette is composed of earthy greens, browns, and muted tones, with soft brushwork.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1515–1530
Date
c. 1520/1522
Type
Painting
Medium
fresco
Dimensions
176.2 × 107.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a scene set in a pastoral landscape with rolling hills and trees that stretch along the horizon. The horizon is placed high, with the sky appearing softly lit. Close to us, two figures are present; one wears a reddish tunic and a hat, while the other dons a yellow garment. To the left, two additional figures are present, dressed in lighter colors. Beyond, various animals, including dogs and sheep, are scattered across the hills, with a figure tending to them. The color palette is composed of earthy greens, browns, and muted tones, with soft brushwork.

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530