Salmacis and Hermaphroditus

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The scene depicts a landscape with two figures: one sitting on a rock and the other embracing them from behind. In the background, there is a mountain range that slopes down to the right, leading to structures resembling an ancient city. The image uses monochromatic colors and detailed textures, with engraved-like brushstrokes creating a serene atmosphere. Rolling hills and trees surround the figures, while wispy clouds adorn the sky above.