Cephalus and Procris

"Cephalus and Procris," a mythological painting by Italian Renaissance artist Paolo Veronese from the 1580s, exemplifies Mannerism (late renaissance) with its elegant composition and sophisticated manner. Painted on a canvas using oil techniques, the work captures an intimate mythological scene involving the characters Cephalus and Procris. The painting reflects Veronese's mastery of color and form, characteristic of the period's stylistic tendencies. Today, it is exhibited at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Strasbourg, France, under inventory number 634.