Woman Whipping a Satyr
1626
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1626
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a chaotic scene of naked people in a forest. A woman is whipping a goat-like creature with a long stick. Others around them are fighting, dancing, or holding animals. The trees and sky are full of swirling lines, and the whole scene looks like it’s moving fast. The woman’s angry pose stands out—she’s the only one clearly in control. The artist used sharp lines to make everything look dramatic and alive. Try looking up etching to see how this technique works.
