Pan Taming Eros

About this work

This black-and-white print shows three naked figures in a wooded scene. One sits on the ground, holding a bow, while another stands nearby with a quiver of arrows. The third figure lies on the ground, tangled in vines, looking up at the first. Trees and bushes fill the background, and a bird flies overhead. The smaller figure holding the arrows is often linked to Cupid, the Roman god of love. The scene feels playful but also a little wild, with the vines wrapping around the reclining figure’s legs. This is an example of engraving, where the artist carved lines into metal to create the print.