A Triton and Two Infant Satyrs, from Twelve Ornamental Panels
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 21 7/8 × 3 13/16 in. (55.5 × 9.7 cm) Plate: 21 × 3 1/4 in. (53.4 × 8.3 cm)
Classification
Ornament & Architecture|Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1923
Accession Number
23.39.4
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the lively world of Renaissance printmaking, *A Triton and Two Infant Satyrs* stands out as one panel from a series of *Twelve Ornamental Panels*, created around 1490–1515 by engravers Giovanni Antonio da Brescia or Giovanni da Birago. These Italian artists excelled in intricate engravings, a technique where a burin carves fine lines into a copper plate, allowing for precise details and multiple impressions. Measuring about 21 inches long and just 3 inches high, this narrow sheet was designed for decorative friezes or architectural ornamentation, blending utility with artistry. The scene b...