This colorful drawing, by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Cipriani (c. 1727 – 1785), re-creates the tragic story of Cephalus and Procris from ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Inspiration was likely drawn from the verses of the Roman poet, Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE)—a favorite source for artists tackling mythological subjects. Ovid, in his telling of … Continue reading Cephalus and Procris, By Giovanni Battista Cipriani (c. 1727 – 1785)