1656
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Female Satyr Nursing a Child in a Wooded Landscape is a 1656 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a female satyr nursing a child in a wooded landscape. She's sitting on a rock, surrounded by trees. The scene is peaceful and serene. This etching is interesting because it combines mythological and natural elements. The female satyr is a creature from mythology, but the trees and rocks are realistic. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: etching.
Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.
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