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Philomela, Procne, and the Thracian King Tereus

Unknown

1636

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Philomela, Procne, and the Thracian King Tereus is a 1636 ink by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1636 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a dramatic scene with three figures. On the left, a woman in a long dress stands with her hands raised, while another woman sits on the right, holding a cloth. A man, possibly a king, stands between them, wearing a crown and holding a sword. The painting's use of pen, brown ink, and gray wash on laid paper creates a sense of depth and texture. The artist's skillful use of shading and line work adds to the overall drama of the scene. The Renaissance movement is characterized by its use of classical themes and motifs, as seen in this painting. To learn more about the Renaissance, explore the works of artists from this period, such as Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo.