Ceres Changes Stellio into a Lizard

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, 1605/1608

The artwork "Ceres Changes Stellio into a Lizard" depicts two figures standing together, occupying most of the composition. The figure on the left is a woman with her hair tied back, wearing a long flowing garment. She is looking down at the other figure. The second figure, positioned to the right, is slightly hunched and looks towards the woman, wearing a similar draped outfit. Both figures are highlighted against a dark background, creating a dramatic contrast. At the bottom right corner, there is a small lizard included in the scene. The overall tone is dark, with the figures illuminated by a light source that enhances the textures and folds of their clothing.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Date
1605/1608
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache and pen and brown ink on brown prepared paper
Dimensions
11 × 6.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork "Ceres Changes Stellio into a Lizard" depicts two figures standing together, occupying most of the composition. The figure on the left is a woman with her hair tied back, wearing a long flowing garment. She is looking down at the other figure. The second figure, positioned to the right, is slightly hunched and looks towards the woman, wearing a similar draped outfit. Both figures are highlighted against a dark background, creating a dramatic contrast. At the bottom right corner, there is a small lizard included in the scene. The overall tone is dark, with the figures illuminated by a light source that enhances the textures and folds of their clothing.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750