Pan and Syrinx

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

This is an intricate drawing of a mythological scene. In the image, a character is partially covered by drapery and surrounded by reeds. A muscular figure with horns confronts the central character. In the foreground, a reclining figure is shown near shells and water. Two additional figures observe the scene from a distance under a cloudy sky within a lush landscape. A Latin inscription at the bottom enhances the storytelling. The drawing features detailed lines and shading, typical of classical or Baroque engravings.