Pan and Syrinx 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's etching "Pan and Syrinx" depicts a scene from Greek mythology. Pan, the god of the wild, is depicted pursuing the nymph Syrinx, who transforms herself into reeds to escape. The composition is dramatic, with Pan's powerful physique contrasting with Syrinx's delicate form. The inclusion of a distant landscape with a bridge suggests the myth's setting in the natural world. This work exemplifies Piranesi's mastery of etching and his interest in classical mythology.