Satyr Carrying a Nymph on His Back
1770
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1770
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a muscular man—half-goat, half-human—carrying a woman on his back through a dense forest. Another child clings to the man’s leg, and the trees around them are thick with tangled branches. The water at the bottom looks rough, with small waves. The artist used fine lines to show muscle and texture, making the satyr’s body look strong. The women’s faces are soft compared to his rough edges. Want to see more prints like this? Check out etching to learn how artists create these detailed lines.
