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The sculpture depicts a detailed scene with multiple figures in an intricate composition. The central figures include a reclining figure with curly hair and a standing figure with exaggerated muscles and the lower body of a goat. They are interacting with a cloth, revealing a child figure between them. Smaller figures with human upper bodies and serpentine tails are also visible at the bottom corners. The sculpture is in a rich dark brown color typical of bronze, giving it a smooth appearance. It is set into a rectangular plaque, creating a three-dimensional effect for the viewer.

Sculpture1957.14.243

A Satyr Uncovering a Nymph

Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

Date not recorded · bronze

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This is a drawing of a domestic scene with various objects and furniture. The scene takes place in an interior setting with a large, arched window in the background. On the left, a figure sits with a child on their lap. Another child stands nearby. In the middle, a table is arranged with seated figures. To the right, a mythological creature is present. On the shelves and hooks in the background, household items and cooking utensils are visible. The drawing showcases intricate detailing and use of lines.

Print2012.19.2

A Satyr Visiting a Peasant Family

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

1739 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a scene in a rustic setting with mythical and earthly figures gathered around a table. The central composition shows a satyr seated at the table with other figures engaged in various activities. On the right, a woman holds a child. A dog sits under the table. The background includes an interior with shelves and a rooster near a window. The caption below is in Latin. The drawing is detailed with cross-hatched shading.

Print2015.92.3

A Satyr Visiting a Peasant Family

Jacobus Neeffs, after Jacob Jordaens

1640s · engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a mythological or allegorical scene with architectural elements and draped figures. The drawing portrays a group of figures situated around a large urn that rests upon a stone plinth. On the left side, an elderly figure appears to be conversing with another adult figure who is sitting and holding an infant or small child on their lap. Meanwhile, the reclining figure on the ground, semi-draped, seems to be interacting with the other figures. Behind them, two figures stand, their gestures suggesting conversation. The background depicts an expansive sky with expressive cloud forms. Elements of nature, such as a tree, and slight hints of a distant landscape enhance the setting’s serene yet classical ambiance.

Print2014.117.5

A Satyr with a Staff and Seven Other Figures

Francesco Fontebasso

1744 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a person seated sideways on a horse. The individual is turned slightly to their left, holding the reins with both hands. They have elaborate curly hair under an ornate headpiece adorned with jewels. The person wears a cloak or robe draped over their shoulders, with a patterned garment visible underneath. A chain necklace is visible around their neck. In the background, there is a townscape with towers and spires beyond a wooded area. Two decorative crests hang from a tree branch in the foreground. The artwork is in a monochrome illustrative style, giving a medieval or historical ambiance.

Print1950.1.51

A Saxon Prince on Horseback

Lucas Cranach the Elder

1506 · woodcut

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About two dozen men and women, almost all with pale skin, gather in a room with high, stone walls, with bars over the windows and iron manacles and chains hanging from the wall to our right in this horizontal painting. Most of the people are men, and many wear knee-length, long sleeved jackets, breeches, and stockings, and some wear white wigs. Three men and two women create a loose line across the stone floor, close to us. Near the center, a man stands wearing a coral-red coat with gold-colored buttons, navy-blue breeches, white stockings, buckled, black shoes, and a black tricorn hat. He faces us with his arms crossed over his chest and his feet planted widely apart. His ankles are manacled, and iron bars reach along his legs. To our left, a woman wearing a long, aquamarine-blue dress with a full, wide, hoop skirt kneels with arms spread wide, a handkerchief in one hand, in front of an older, portly man. He leans away from her with one hand raised, and skeleton keys hang from that wrist. To our right, a woman wearing a full, white, satin dress kneels facing us and looks up at a man wearing a black coat and hat, with white at the neck and cuffs, and white stockings. A sword hangs at his side. He holds up one hand, palm out, toward the woman in white. Both women wear pearl necklaces and white lace caps. The remaining people gather around the perimeter of the scene behind a low, brick-red wall. The head and shoulders of a boy with brown skin peeks out of the box near the man with the sword, to our right. The scene is surrounded by a band of gold and by a cobalt-blue, gold-edged curtain that flutters along the top and drapes down each side to puddle on the floor in the bottom corners.

Painting1983.1.42

A Scene from The Beggar's Opera

William Hogarth

1728/1729 · oil on canvas

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This is a historical scene set in a Roman military encampment. The drawing shows various figures engaged in different activities. In the foreground, two figures dressed in Roman armor and capes stand beside a decorated tent. One figure raises a piece of cloth while the other seems to be conversing. Surrounding them are individuals in various poses. In the middle ground, more figures are visible, some on horseback and others carrying equipment. The background shows a busy encampment with tents and soldiers, creating depth in the scene. The drawing is in a monochromatic sepia tone.

Drawing1991.150.47

A Scene from the Life of Trajan

Conrad Metz

1817 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white on laid paper

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The image shows various individuals inside a domestic setting. The majority of the bodies are depicted from head to toe, showcasing people in different positions and activities. To the right, a man dressed in flowing robes stands at the doorway, with his arm raised, while another person looks on from behind him. Next to him, inside the room, another person stands next to the opened door, motioning towards the group inside. At the center of the image, a table is surrounded by a group, including children seated and standing. They wear loose-fitting garments typical of historical attire. One man near the table is bearded and gesturing with a hand across his chest. On the left, a woman holds a child on a staircase, partially illuminated by light. Another figure ascends the stairs carrying an object. The background features shadowed walls and arched architecture.

Print2011.139.71

A Scene from the New Testament

Leopold Flameng, after Alexandre Bida

Date not recorded · etching

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This is a painting depicting a ceremonial scene in traditional East Asian clothing. One figure is bowing deeply on the ground, while another elaborately dressed figure stands nearby. A procession of figures carrying banners and musical instruments adds to the ceremonial atmosphere. Architectural features, decorative elements, lanterns, and columns suggest a grand hall or temple setting. A smoke-emitting vessel on the right suggests ritualistic undertones. This is a piece inspired by 18th-century Chinese art, likely portraying a scene rich in cultural symbolism and hierarchical gestures.

Drawing2022.40.63

A Scene in an Historical Play Exhibited on the Chinese Stage

William Alexander

1795 · watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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This sepia-toned photograph shows a street lined with buildings leading towards a distant cathedral. The buildings closest to us appear to be made of brick and have white windows. The street leads off to the left, towards the grand cathedral in the background. The view is from street level, and the photograph has a grainy texture.

Photograph2011.57.1

A Scene in York: York Minster from Lop Lane

William Henry Fox Talbot

1845 · salted paper print

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We look slightly down onto a panorama with dozens of pale-skinned men, women, and children skating and standing on a frozen river in this horizontal landscape painting. Most of the men wear black hats and suits, some with white collars and hip-length capes. The women all wear ankle- or floor-length skirts, and some are covered with black cloaks that drape over their heads to their feet. Many people wear black but some of the clothing is scarlet red, sage green, celestial blue, beige, or slate gray. A few people draw the eye, like the man standing with his back to us, wearing dark gray and holding a tall pole in the lower left corner. To the right, a man kneels to tie a skate with a brown and black dog nearby. A woman wearing a crimson-red skirt and a couple clad entirely in fur-lined black clothing look toward a man and woman riding a horse-drawn sled on the ice, at the lower center of the painting. Another black-draped form in the sleigh could be a second woman wearing a cloak. A pair of boys play a game like hockey in the lower right corner. People gather and skate in pairs and small groups, or ride in sledges into the deep distance. The buildings and boats lining the horizon, which comes about halfway up the composition, are painted in shimmering grays. The sky above is the same cool white as the ice below. A few birds fly across the scene.

Painting1967.3.1

A Scene on the Ice

Hendrick Avercamp

c. 1625 · oil on panel

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The image depicts the upper two-thirds of a man's body. He is standing, facing the viewer with his body angled slightly to the right. The man has facial features including a mustache and short, curly hair. He is wearing a loose-fitting garment with a prominent collar and buttons down the front. The man is holding a pen or similar writing instrument in his right hand, with his other hand resting on an open book or paper on a table in front of him. The background includes lightly sketched architectural elements. The drawing is in a neutral tone with fine details accentuated by red and black chalk strokes.

Drawing2009.70.246

A Scholar Writing

Flemish 17th Century

Date not recorded · red and graphite on tan laid paper

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Sculpture1957.14.335

A Sculptor Carving a Statue of Cupid

Attributed to Moderno

late 15th - early 16th century · bronze//Dark brown patina(laquer on body of child rubbed)

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The image displays four people standing in an artist's studio. The individuals are arranged in a semi-circle, focusing on each other. The man on the left wears a hat, cape, and trousers, with long curly hair. The person next to him appears to be a woman with long, curly hair wearing an elaborate dress with lace details. Next to her, another man with curly, shoulder-length hair is dressed in a striped doublet and breeches. They are observing a small sculpture held by the man on the right, who is not wearing a hat. He wears similar styled attire, with detailed clothing and boots. Around the scene are various sculptures and artistic materials. A large nude statue of a woman and cherub is positioned on a pedestal to the right. Shelves in the background are filled with various sculptures, including busts and figures. A large window on the left side brings in light, casting shadows across the floor and figures. The room has a high ceiling and is constructed with large stone blocks. Tools and small sculptures are displayed on tables under the window, emphasizing the artist's workspace.

Print2002.20.1

A Sculptor in His Atelier

Abraham Bosse

1642 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a bearded figure standing. The figure has curly hair and a long beard, and is dressed in classical clothing with a staff in their right hand resting on a rectangular slab. Their left hand is on the slab, and they stand on a decorative pedestal, with a plain background.

Drawing2005.149.1

A Sculpture of Moses

German 16th Century (Augsburg?)

1530s? · pen and black ink with gray wash over traces of black chalk on laid paper, pricked for transfer

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The image shows a bearded man standing in a niche. He is dressed in robes with a hood, holding a staff in his right hand and an open book in his left hand. A small winged figure sits beside him, holding a shield. The background features an arched structure.

Drawing2009.70.121

A Sculpture of Saint Benedict in a Niche

Jakob Frey

1735 · red chalk heightened with touches of white chalk on brown laid paper

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The sculpture depicts a fantastical creature resembling a fish with anthropomorphic features. It has a large, open mouth with a flared upper lip and a face with a prominent nose. Its body is covered with scales and its limbs are paddle-like. The sculpture is made of metal, likely bronze, and has a dark, aged patina that gives it a brownish-black color. The creature is positioned on a flat surface, with its tail curled and its flipper-like appendages spread out.

Sculpture1957.14.74

A Sea Monster

Workshop of Severo da Ravenna

second quarter 16th century · bronze//Medium brown bronze

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Sculpture1957.14.75

A Sea Monster

Workshop of Severo da Ravenna

c. 1500/1509 · bronze

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The image shows a maritime setting with ships sailing on the water. The scene is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective, with delicate and finely detailed brushstrokes depicting boats, figures, and water movement. The color palette is primarily shades of gray and black. Various boats are seen on the water, with a large flag featuring text. More ships with raised sails are moored or sailing in the distance, with marine equipment and structures visible along the shore. The background includes additional boats and a cloudy sky.

Print2016.89.25

A Seaport

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

c. 1652/1654 · etching with drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows a maritime scene with sailboats on a calm body of water. The horizon line is positioned one-third from the top of the canvas. Several sailboats are on the horizon against a sunset sky of soft blues, oranges, and pinks. The water below reflects the sky's colors. The largest sailboat is on the right side in the distance, with smaller boats on the left. The color palette is subdued and harmonious, emphasizing the interaction between sky and sea.

Drawing2010.70.1

A Seascape at Sunset

Ernest-Ange Duez

1880s · pastel

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This painting shows a seascape with a tall sailboat visible on the left. The horizon is low in the image, creating a vast sky. In the distance on the right, there is a faint outline of another sailboat. The color scheme is soft, including shades of blue along and the beige of the underlying paper showing through. The sky has soft, rolling clouds, and the green-blue sea shows gentle waves. The brushstrokes in the painting are loose and visible.

Drawing2009.70.99

A Seascape with Two Sail Boats

John Constable

Date not recorded · watercolor and graphite (in the sailboat at left) on beige laid paper

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The image depicts an elderly man from the waist up in a seated position. He is leaning forward, resting his left elbow on a surface while supporting his head with his hand. His eyes are closed, and he has a prominent beard and mustache, with thinning hair that recedes from his temples. The man is wearing a robe-like garment that covers his body, featuring a draped fabric that falls into soft folds. His other hand rests on his leg, open-palmed. The background is a plain, textured surface that gives depth to the image, with the edges of the garment and surface providing contrast against the backdrop. There are no visible objects or jewelry in the composition.

Print2012.15.1

A Seated Elderly Man Asleep

Jean-Charles Francois, after Nicholas Henry Jeaurat de Bertry

c. 1758 · chalk manner, softground etching (and burnishing?) over etched texture (and lavis?)

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The image shows a drawing of a person seated with their legs crossed, leaning slightly to the right. One arm is resting on their knee while the other hangs to the side. The person's facial features are undefined, and their hair is drawn with flowing lines. They are depicted as nude, sitting on a surface resembling cloth. The background is a plain blue-gray color.

Drawing2007.111.170.a

A Seated Male Nude

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

1752/1753 · red chalk heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper

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This drawing shows a full-body sketch of a male figure. He is seated, with one leg bent and resting on a ledge on the right and his other leg on the ground. His body is curved slightly inward, and his head is tilted downward as he looks to the right. The man has strong facial features with defined cheekbones, a prominent nose, and a full head of slightly wavy hair that falls back from his face. He is unclothed, revealing a well-defined, muscular physique. The man sits on what appears to be a draped cloth on top of undefined steps. The background is made of thin, diagonal lines. The drawing is done in red on tan paper.

Drawing2009.70.239

A Seated Male Nude

Carle Van Loo

Date not recorded · red chalk on brown laid paper

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