1539
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Procris is a 1539 by Georg Pencz, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a nude woman, Procris, sitting on the ground with her legs crossed. She has long, curly hair and is surrounded by plants and trees. In the background, a man is shown holding a bow and arrow, aiming at the woman. The woman's facial expression is one of fear and alarm, as if she is aware of the danger that is approaching her. The man in the background is dressed in a simple tunic and appears to be focused on his target. The painting is a representation of a scene from classical mythology, and the use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama. Look up more about the artist Georg Pencz.
Georg Pencz (c. 1500 – 11 October 1550) was a German engraver, painter and printmaker. Pencz was probably born in Westheim near Bad Windsheim/Franconia. He travelled to Nuremberg in 1523 and joined Albrecht Dürer’s…
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