Procris Pierced by Cephalus' Javelin

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530, vers 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.
Artiste
Italienische Malerei 1515–1530
Datation
vers 1520/1522
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
fresco
Dimensions
144,1 × 123,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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