1534
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Satyr Sounding a Horn is a 1534 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a muscular man, possibly a satyr, with a horn pressed to his lips. He stands in a natural setting, surrounded by plants and a small, winged creature at his feet. The image is rendered in fine lines and cross-hatching, creating a sense of texture and depth. The scene is set against a neutral background, allowing the figures to take center stage. The use of cross-hatching adds a sense of volume and dimensionality to the figures, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. For more works like this, explore the Renaissance movement.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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