Perseus and Andromeda; Cephalus and Procris; Hippomene and Atalantus

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three distinct scenes. The first scene on the left depicts a figure in a reclining pose leaning against a large rock, with a creature in the background appearing to surface from water and a figure wielding a weapon soaring in from above. The middle scene presents a figure on their knees in a natural, grassy setting, accompanied by a seated animal under the shade of a tree. The third scene on the right showcases two figures in a dynamic posture in an open landscape with trees in the distance. Each scene is rendered in a detailed and realistic style with strong emphasis on lines and shading to convey texture and depth.