1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Shield with Stag, Held by Wild Man is a 1485 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, depicting Satyr, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a wild man holding a shield with a stag on it. The wild man is a common figure in medieval art, often symbolizing the untamed. He's dressed in leaves and fur, which was a typical depiction of wild men during this time. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Schongauer, Martin.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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