Three Dancing Nymphs and a Satyr
1702–88
Medium
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over graphite
Dimensions
6 9/16 x 8 1/16in. (16.7 x 20.5cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
Accession Number
1975.131.59
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About this artwork
This pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over graphite by Francesco Zuccarelli from 1702–88 represents the artistic and cultural achievements of its period. Printmaking during this era served multiple functions, providing affordable art for collectors, documenting contemporary life, and demonstrating technical virtuosity. The medium allowed wide distribution, making visual culture accessible beyond elite patronage. This example showcases period craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities, off...
About the Artist
Francesco Zuccarelli · 1702–1788
Italian landscape painter and etcher. Comment on works: History; Landscapes; Genre