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Pan Taming Eros

Agostino Carracci

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with mythological figures in a pastoral landscape. The drawing shows a satyr and a cherubic figure with wings engaging playfully, while two reclining figures observe from a short distance. The satyr kneels on the ground as the cherub pulls his ear. Nearby, two figures rest together, watching the scene. The figures are detailed, and trees frame the composition. In the background, there is a hilly terrain under a cloudy sky. Cross-hatching is used throughout the drawing for texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1599
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4753 × 3312 px
Public Domain
Yes
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