Nogle nymfer overraskes af en satyr. Ved siden sidder en flodgud

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Nogle nymfer overraskes af en satyr. Ved siden sidder en flodgud is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a group of people in a wild, wooded scene. Some are standing, some are sprawled on the ground, and one figure is reaching up toward a tree. The lighting is dramatic, with stark contrasts between light and dark areas. The title hints this might be about nymphs and a satyr—a mythological mix of nature spirits and half-goat creatures. The way light and shadow play across the figures looks like a technique that makes them pop. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.