Three Nymphs Dancing with a Satyr
1615
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1615
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Three Nymphs Dancing with a Satyr is a 1615 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a group of five figures in a wooded landscape. Four of them—three men and one woman—are dancing or playing near a small stream. The woman on the right sits on a cloth, holding a vase. In the background, a horse grazes while a hill rises with scattered trees. The photo’s soft lighting and hazy focus make the scene feel dreamy and distant. The figures look like they’re from a storybook, with loose poses and flowing movement. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
