Kephalos Collection

Cephalus and Aurora, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cephalus and Aurora, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 69

Cephalus and Procris, 1675. Creator: Ary de Vois
Cephalus and Procris, 1675

Cephalus and Procris. Creator: Johann Liss
Cephalus and Procris

The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803

Cephalus and Procris, from The Greek Heroines, 1539. 1539. Creator: Georg Pencz
Cephalus and Procris, from The Greek Heroines, 1539

Procris and Cephalus, published 1812. Creator: JMW Turner
Procris and Cephalus, published 1812

Cephalus Hiding the Jewels, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Cephalus Hiding the Jewels, c. 1520/1522

Cephalus Punished at the Hunt, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Cephalus Punished at the Hunt, c. 1520/1522

Procris Prayer to Diana, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Procris Prayer to Diana, c. 1520/1522

Procris Pierced by Cephalus Javelin, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Procris Pierced by Cephalus Javelin, c. 1520/1522

The Misfortunes of Cephalus, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
The Misfortunes of Cephalus, c. 1520/1522

The Despair of Cephalus, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
The Despair of Cephalus, c. 1520/1522

Cephalus and Pan at the Temple of Diana, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Cephalus and Pan at the Temple of Diana, c. 1520/1522

Cephalus and the Nymphs, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Cephalus and the Nymphs, c. 1520/1522

The Death of Procris; Cephalus mournig the death of Procris on the right surrounded by Cupid and mourning satyrs and nymphs, the goddess of dawn in her chariot in the background, ca. 1540

Cephalus and Procris: Procris turns her head over her right shoulder while seated nude in a thicket, Cephalus draws an arrow with a bow beyond, from a series of four mythological scenes, 1539

Cephalus and Procris, 1764-98. Creator: Vincenzio Vangelisti
Cephalus and Procris, 1764-98

Cephalus and Procris, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Cephalus and Procris, probably 1680s. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Cephalus and Procris, probably 1680s

General Sir Ian Hamilton and General Ellison, Kephalos
General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton (1853-1947), British army officer, best known for commanding the ill-fated Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in the Dardanelles during the Battle of

The Illusion of Cephalus, 1520-1522. Artist: Bernardino Luini
The Illusion of Cephalus, 1520-1522. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Greek Terracotta, Eos, goddess of Dawn, carries Kephalos, c450 BC. Made in Melos, found at Kameiros, Isle of Rhodes

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"Exploring the Tragic Love Story and Procris through Art: A Journey into Mythology" Step into the world of Greek mythology as we delve into the captivating tale and Procris, immortalized by renowned artists throughout history. From Johann Liss to Benjamin West, Georg Pencz to JMW Turner, Bernardino Luini to countless others, these masterpieces bring their tragic love story to life. In "Cephalus and Procris, " Johann Liss captures a tender moment between the couple, showcasing their deep affection. Benjamin West's "The Death of Procris" portrays the heart-wrenching scene where tragedy befalls them. The emotions are palpable as you witness their sorrow. Georg Pencz's depiction in "Cephalus and Procris from The Greek Heroines" transports us back to 1539, immersing us in this timeless tale. Meanwhile, JMW Turner's "Procris and Cephalus" published in 1812 adds a unique touch with his distinct artistic style. Bernardino Luini takes us on an emotional rollercoaster through various artworks like "Cephalus Hiding the Jewels, " where secrets unravel; or "Procris Prayer to Diana, " capturing her plea for guidance. In "Procris Pierced by Cephalus' Javelin, " Luini showcases the pivotal moment that seals their fate. Luini continues his exploration with pieces such as "The Misfortunes of Cephalus" and "The Despair of Cephalus. " These works evoke empathy for both characters as they navigate through adversity. Finally, we find solace at the Temple of Diana in Luini's piece titled "Cephalus and Pan. " As we conclude our journey with Bernardino Luini's final masterpiece.