Artwork
Satyr's Family
Satyr's Family is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master of 1515. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Satyr's Family is a print created through the engraving process around 1512 by an artist known as Master of 1515.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a bearded, bare-chested male figure wearing a leafy hat and playing a flute, accompanied by a small child. The scene is set amidst a natural environment with tall grass, a rocky outcrop, and scattered household items, suggesting a rustic or idyllic setting.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and volume through the use of fine lines and shading, particularly evident in the rendering of the male figure's anatomy and the surrounding foliage. The style reflects the artist's attention to human anatomy, characteristic of the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
This anonymous engraver signed their work with a tiny "M" inside a circle, like a secret handshake.
Untitled
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