1698
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Feste du Dieu Pan, celebree par des Sylvains et des Nymphes (Feast of the God Pan Celebrated by Sylvans and Nymphs) is a 1698 ink by Claude Gillot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a wild party in a forest. Half-naked figures—men, women, and kids—dance, play instruments, and drink around a central table. A bearded man with horns sits at the center, looking like the leader. Trees and rocks fill the background, and some figures lounge on the ground. The title calls this a "Feast of the God Pan," which fits the wild, nature-filled vibe. The artist used sharp lines to pack in every detail, from the musicians to the animals hiding in the bushes. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Gillot carved these intricate lines.
Claude Gillot (April 27, 1673 – May 4, 1722) was a French painter, printmaker, and illustrator, best known as the master of Watteau and Lancret.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
