Cephalus and Procris

Artist: Giovanni Francesco Barbieri
Artwork: Cephalus and Procris
Description: Cephalus and Procris is a mythological painting. The painting depicts the story of Cephalus and Procris, a couple from Greek mythology. Cephalus was a hunter who was loved by the goddess Aurora. Procris was a mortal woman who was married to Cephalus. The painting shows Cephalus and Procris lying on the ground, dead. Cephalus has been accidentally killed by Procris with a spear. Procris is shown in the background, holding a spear and looking at Cephalus with a look of horror on her face.
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