Philostrat-motiv 1550 - 1599

"Philostrat-motiv" is a 16th-century drawing by Antoine Caron, currently held in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. The drawing depicts a scene from the ancient Greek writer Philostratus's "Imagines", a collection of descriptions of mythological and allegorical figures. The drawing showcases Caron's mastery of detail and composition, with a central figure standing amidst a gathering of animals, creating a harmonious balance of both human and animal form. This evocative portrayal of a mythical scene, executed with meticulous detail in pen and ink, exemplifies the artistic trends of the late Renaissance period.