Dood van Procris c. 1636 - 1670

"Dood van Procris" is a 17th-century etching by Magdalena van de Passe, depicting the death of Procris, a Greek mythological figure, in the arms of her husband, Cephalus. Procris, suspicious of her husband's infidelity, hid in the woods to spy on him. Tragically, Cephalus, unaware of her presence, accidentally killed her while hunting. The scene, framed by lush foliage and a serene landscape, portrays the anguish of both figures in intimate detail. The piece, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, demonstrates van de Passe's mastery of etching, utilizing light and shadow to evoke a sense of tragedy and loss.