Studies for Apollo and Daphne, Zeus and Juno, Orpheus and Eurydice and other figures (recto and verso) 1560 - 1608

This drawing, titled "Studies for Apollo and Daphne, Zeus and Juno, Orpheus and Eurydice and other figures (recto and verso)," was created by Giovanni Ambrogio Figino between 1560 and 1608. It is a study for a larger work and features a series of sketches, including figures from Greek Mythology. The recto shows a depiction of Apollo and Daphne, with Cupid and other figures above, while the verso features sketches of Zeus and Juno, Orpheus and Eurydice, and other figures. The work is a testament to Figino's skill in drawing, highlighting his mastery of human anatomy and composition, a common practice among Renaissance artists. The light brown lines and elegant figures of this drawing show a balance between the classical tradition and a more contemporary style that Figino was known for.