Who created "Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr"?

Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr was created by Anonymous, French, 17th century in second half 17th century.

What medium is "Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr"?

Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr is Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite.

Is "Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr

Q: When was "Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr" created?

This artwork was created second half 17th century.

Anonymous, French, 17th century

second half 17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite

Dimensions

2 5/8 x 4 in. (6.7 x 10.2 cm) - oval shape

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1956

Accession Number

56.648.41

Tags

NymphsSatyrs

Art Historical Context

In the lively world of 17th-century French art, this delicate oval drawing captures a classic mythological moment: a nymph startled by a pursuing satyr. Created anonymously in the second half of the using pen and brown ink for precise lines, brush and brown wash soft shading, and graphite for subtle underdrawing, the 2⅝ × 4 in. (6.7 × 10.2 cm) vignette design exemplifies the era's preparatory sketches for prints or book illustrations. These small-scale works were prized for their intricate detail and ability to evoke drama in compact spaces. Mythological themes like nymphs—ethereal nature spi...

Design for a Vignette with a Nymph Surprised by a Satyr

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