The Education of Satyr Children
1771
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1771
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a teacher with two small satyr kids. One holds a book. The other grabs a small animal. The room has rough walls and a simple window. This isn’t a sweet lesson scene. The teacher looks stern, more like a strict schoolmaster than a playful myth teacher. The kids’ scowls and tense poses make it feel real—not like a happy myth. Check out more by Schmidt at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
