1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Satyrs and Faun is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a group of half-naked figures—men with horns and goat legs—laughing and playing in a wooded area. Trees frame them on three sides, and the ground is covered in bushes and grass. One figure sits holding a baby goat, while others lean against trees or stand in small groups. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the scene feel lively. The figures look like mythical forest creatures, not humans. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists make prints like this.
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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