Procris Pierced by Cephalus' Javelin

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530, hacia 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.
Artista
Italienische Malerei 1515–1530
Fecha
hacia 1520/1522
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
fresco
Medidas
144,1 × 123,2 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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