1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Satyr with Twisted Legs is a 1563 ink by Jean Mignon, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a satyr with twisted legs, holding a basket on his head. He has a beard and a cloak draped over his body. The satyr stands on a pedestal, with a lion's head at its base. The background is a bridge with a cityscape behind it. There are two objects hanging from strings on either side of the satyr. The painting is an allegory, and its use of etching creates a detailed and intricate image. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up etching.
Jean Mignon was a French artist in painting and printmaking in the 16th century, active from 1537 to the mid-1550s.
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