King Midas at the Contest Between Apollo and Pan n.d.

This anonymous drawing, titled "King Midas at the Contest Between Apollo and Pan," depicts a scene from Greek mythology. King Midas, seated among the judges, is shown favoring Pan's music over Apollo's. The drawing, a work of brown ink and wash, features a dynamic composition with the figures of the deities dramatically arranged. It was likely created as a study for a larger painting or print and is an excellent example of the artist's skill in rendering anatomy and drapery. The drawing is part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, a renowned museum housing a wide range of works of art from across history.