Family of Satyrs with Dancing Cherubs

1776

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Family of Satyrs with Dancing Cherubs is a 1776 by Giovanni David, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Giovanni David
When & what style?: 1776 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene with a family of satyrs and dancing cherubs. The satyrs are gathered around a pool of water, while the cherubs dance in a joyful circle. The background features a large stone structure with arches and columns. The painting has a dreamy, ethereal quality, with soft colors and gentle lighting. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture, from the rough stone walls to the delicate folds of the satyrs' clothing. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to many works of art from the Romanticism movement, including this painting.