Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
1739
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Satyr Visiting a Peasant Family is a 1739 ink by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a lively scene in a rustic room. A family sits around a table, with a baby, a child, and a woman holding a baby. A man sits at the table, and a satyr, a mythical creature with goat-like features, stands next to him. The room is cluttered with various objects, including a rooster perched on a cabinet. The satyr is depicted in a dynamic pose, with his arms raised and his face contorted in a mixture of surprise and delight. The family members seem to be reacting to the satyr's presence, with the man looking up at him in wonder and the woman gazing at him with a mix of curiosity and concern. The etching is a great example of the Baroque style, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (1744–1744) was an artist.
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