Coronis Changed into a Crow

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a mythological sea scene with ships and two central figures. The drawing features a muscular figure holding a trident and cape, standing in the surf as they engage with a winged figure stepping lightly over the waves. In the background, several ships with full sails navigate through the choppy sea under a cloud-streaked sky. On the left, sea creatures emerge from the water. The style suggests classic mythological themes typical of a detailed and dynamic etching focused on movement and expression. The composition balances the serene and tumultuous elements of the sea, highlighted by the interaction between the figures and natural forces.