Panel of Ornament with a Satyress Feeding Two Children
1512
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Peregrino da Cesena
Peregrino da Cesena (1490–1510) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Panel of Ornament with a Satyress Feeding Two Children is a 1512 by Peregrino da Cesena, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print is packed with strange, swirling figures. A big, muscular woman sits at the top, surrounded by small naked kids and animals. Below her, another woman kneels, holding a staff and feeding two children. The background is full of odd shapes—birds, vines, and what looks like a basket of fruit. Everything is carved into dark metal, giving it a rough, shadowy look. The mix of humans, animals, and strange symbols suggests this isn’t just a random scene. It’s likely telling a story or standing for something bigger, like a lesson or idea. If you like this wild mix of figures, look into Renaissance art next.
Peregrino da Cesena (1490–1510) was an artist.
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