Saturnus en de nimf Philyra
Pierre Milan
1515 - 1598
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
133; 175
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
Behold *Saturnus en de nimf Philyra*, a delicate engraving by the 16th-century artist Pierre Milan (1515–1598). This small yet captivating work (175 × 133 mm) draws from classical mythology, depicting the god Saturn in his guise as a horse seducing the nymph Phily—their union famously birthing the centauriron. Created during the Renaissance, when renewed interest in ancient tales fueled artistic innovation, Milan's piece reflects the era's fascination with transforming gods and mortals, blending eroticism with the divine. As an engraving, the artwork showcases a precise intaglio technique: Mi...