Two Satyrs Tending a Flock of Goats
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Herman van Swanevelt
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Satyrs Tending a Flock of Goats is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white scene of two half-naked men herding goats through a wooded area. The trees are thick and tangled, with branches crisscrossing above. In the distance, a river flows calmly, and a small fire burns near the men. One man holds a staff, while the other leans on a branch. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the scene feel detailed. This style was common in etchings, where ink is pressed into a metal plate. Look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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