1650
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia
Dominant colour
Satyr as a Guest of the Peasant is a 1650 oil by Jan Cossiers, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Dog, held at National Gallery of Armenia.
This painting shows a satyr sitting at a table with a peasant family. The satyr is shirtless and has goat-like features, including horns and a beard. He is reaching out to touch a baby being held by a woman. The family is gathered around the table, with a dog standing next to it. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with a dark background. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. The use of light and shadow adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jan Cossiers (Antwerp, 15 July 1600 – Antwerp, 4 July 1671) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
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