Procris Pierced by Cephalus' Javelin

Italienische Malerei 1515–1530, circa 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
Datazione
circa 1520/1522
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
fresco
Dimensioni
144,1 × 123,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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