Mytologisk scene (?) 1556 - 1629

This drawing, titled "Mytologisk scene (?)", was created by Otto van Veen between 1556 and 1629, and is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. This pen and ink drawing depicts a scene from classical mythology, possibly with a group of figures seated below a figure of a winged figure possibly an angel. The sketch likely served as a preparatory study for a larger composition, and demonstrates the artist's characteristic draftsmanship, a hallmark of his artistic career. This work provides a glimpse into the artistic process of a major Mannerist artist, revealing the undercurrent of classical mythology in his art.