The image shows a pastoral scene with a forest viewed from a low angle. The horizon line and hills can be seen in the distance with a textured sky. The trees are densely packed, their canopies casting patterns of light and shadow. The engraving utilizes etching techniques to create texture and depth. The color palette is limited to sepia tones, creating an antique effect. In the foreground, a figure with a staff is bending towards the ground, while three other figures are visible further back under the trees. The scene conveys the tranquility and complexity of the natural landscape through detailed line work.
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The image shows a pastoral scene with a forest viewed from a low angle. The horizon line and hills can be seen in the distance with a textured sky. The trees are densely packed, their canopies casting patterns of light and shadow. The engraving utilizes etching techniques to create texture and depth. The color palette is limited to sepia tones, creating an antique effect. In the foreground, a figure with a staff is bending towards the ground, while three other figures are visible further back under the trees. The scene conveys the tranquility and complexity of the natural landscape through detailed line work.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Satyr Gathering Fruit

Herman van Swanevelt

Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1973.32.47
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Landscapes with Satyrs [Hollstein 26-29]

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Male figure
  • Forest
  • Figures
  • Writing

NGA object ID 53915. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.