Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen 

This drawing by Paolo Farinati depicts a scene from Roman mythology. Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, is shown transforming Ascalaphus into a bird of ill omen. The use of hatched lines and wash creates a dynamic composition. The detail in the figure of Ascalaphus, now a bird, conveys the dramatic moment of transformation, making this work a key example of Farinati's skill as a draftsman.