Procris and Cephalus
1812
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1812
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a quiet forest scene with a man sitting on a rock by a stream. He’s playing a flute while a dog lies nearby. Tall trees with thick trunks and sparse leaves fill the background, and the light filters through them in soft patches. The title *Procris and Cephalus* hints at a story from Greek myth—likely about a man and woman in the woods. The artist used shading to create depth, making the trees and shadows feel almost three-dimensional. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create drama in art.
