Pan and Syrinx
1666
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1666
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pan and Syrinx is a 1666 ink by Michel Dorigny, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a wild scene in a forest. A muscular man with horns and legs like a goat is chasing a woman who’s turning into reeds. Another woman kneels nearby, looking down, while a small child watches from the ground. The trees and bushes are tangled, and the whole scene feels chaotic and alive. The artist used lines to show movement and emotion, making the figures look like they’re in motion. The way the woman’s body turns into plants is a clever trick to show her changing form. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
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