1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Wild Man Holding a Shield with a Greyhound is a 1485 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, depicting Satyr, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a wild man holding a shield with a greyhound by his side. He's dressed in leaves and looks strong. The wild man is a common figure in old stories, and this image might be from a myth or legend - the details in the man's clothing and the dog's pose are interesting to look at. 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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