Aurora and Cephalus: Engraver's study after decoration in the Galleria Farnese, Rome. 1600 - 1700

This anonymous 17th-century drawing is an engraver's study after a decoration in the Galleria Farnese, Rome. The drawing depicts the mythological scene of Aurora, the goddess of the dawn, abducting the mortal Cephalus in her chariot. The image captures the dramatic moment of the abduction, with Aurora and Cephalus in the foreground, a winged cupid driving the chariot, and a rearing horse in the background. This study is a testament to the detail and precision of the engraver's art, capturing the dynamism and emotion of the original artwork.