An Offering to Pan
1810
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1810
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows two naked figures in a wild forest. One stands holding a pipe, while the other kneels, offering something small. The trees are twisted and thick, with tangled vines and flowers climbing everywhere. The sky above is light but busy with clouds. The scene looks like a story from old myths—maybe gods or spirits in the woods. The artist used sharp lines to show every leaf and curve of the bark. Next, look up etching to see how this print was made.
