Similar to the above subject (painting vessel, inc. To outline) 

This engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi presents figures inspired by ancient Greek vase paintings, depicting the mythical race for the daughters of Danaus. A central motif is the billowing drapery, a dynamic element framing the figures. This echoes the 'motifs of movement' I have traced across centuries. Think of the floating scarves in Renaissance painting, revealing an ecstatic state, or of the baroque era, which uses it to communicate passion and intensity. Here, the fabric almost takes on a life of its own, a physical manifestation of the emotional energy of pursuit and capture. The image stirs a deep, primal memory of courtship rituals, tapping into our subconscious understanding of desire and possession. This scene revives a primordial chase. A fleeting instance of lust or triumph, rendered anew. Through Piranesi’s hand, the ancient world revives, revealing our collective memory of love and desire.