Cephalus Receiving the Spear and Hound from Procris
Laurent de la HyrePortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1656)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1606–1656
About the artwork
This page presents "Cephalus Receiving the Spear and Hound from Procris", created by Laurent de la Hyre. Drawings in brief: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is portrait.
"Cephalus Receiving the Spear and Hound from Procris" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1606–1656
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