Artwork
Satyr Family
Satyr Family is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in plate, upper right, on hanging tablet: 1505 / AD [artist's monogram]; verso, upper right, in graphite on old hinge: 64
About this work
Overview
Satyr Family is an engraving on laid paper created by Albrecht Dürer in 1505.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a mythological scene featuring a satyr family, with a horned, bearded male figure nursing a child alongside his squatting wife, who is also nursing, while a goat watches from behind. The composition is inspired by ancient Roman coins, rather than a representation of everyday life.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Dürer's skill in creating fine lines and detailed textures, such as the soft fur of the animals, through the process of scraping into metal.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
