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A Satyr Gathering Fruit
A Satyr Gathering Fruit is an ink print by the Baroque artist Herman van Swanevelt. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
A Satyr Gathering Fruit is an etching by Herman van Swanevelt, created in 1628.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a wooded scene with three figures near a tree, conveying a sense of density and darkness through its thick, tangled foliage.
Technique & Style
Van Swanevelt employed fine lines to achieve textured effects, particularly in the tree bark and leaves, utilizing the etching process where acid etches a metal plate to produce the desired marks.
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