The Death of Procris
1540
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1540
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a dramatic scene with Procris lying on the ground. The story behind it is from the poet Ovid. It's interesting because the artist chose to focus on the emotions of the satyrs and nymphs, who are mourning Procris' death. This adds a layer of sadness to the scene. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Giorgio Ghisi (Italian, 1520–1582).
