The Metamorphosis of Syrinx 1545 - 1580

"The Metamorphosis of Syrinx" is a 16th-century drawing depicting the Greek myth of Pan, the god of the wild, and the nymph Syrinx. Pan pursues the nymph, who, fearing his advances, is transformed into a bed of reeds by the river god, and Pan creates a panpipe from the reeds to remember Syrinx. The drawing is attributed to an anonymous artist and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. This drawing is a striking example of Italian Renaissance art, showcasing the delicate, detailed lines used in the period.