Pyramus and Thisbe 1575 - 1585

This anonymous drawing depicts the tragic tale of Pyramus and Thisbe, a love story from Ovid's *Metamorphoses*. The scene portrays Thisbe discovering the lifeless body of her lover, Pyramus, after he mistakenly believed her dead. The dark, monochromatic tone enhances the drama and despair of the moment. Executed in pen and wash, this small-scale drawing exemplifies the meticulous detail and emotional intensity often found in 16th-century Italian art. The drawing is currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.