Ornament with a Couple of Tritons Blowing Horns

Sebald Beham, after Barthel Beham

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of two mythological creatures playing instruments. The image shows two mirrored satyr-like figures facing each other, each playing a wind instrument, with a vase-like object between them. Their bodies are detailed with leaf-like textures and their wings are prominently displayed. Floral motifs and intricate scrollwork decorate the borders. The drawing is detailed with precise linework and shading, adding depth to the figures and decorative elements.