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Satyr Holding a Roundel

Annibale Carracci

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a figure's upper half, including the torso and part of the head. The person is shown in a reclining position, with the torso twisted and head turned upwards to the side. The facial features are sketched with eyes, nose, and mouth visible, along with stylized hair or headgear. The figure appears unclothed, with no visible clothing details. Light sketching is shown around the figure, possibly hinting at faint outlines of other elements. The background is plain with the texture of the paper and scattered specks.

Artwork Details

Date
1597/1600
Medium
black chalk on gray-blue paper
Dimensions
3402 × 4950 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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