This is a drawing depicting a scene with an elderly, bearded figure playing a flute while surrounded by smaller creatures with human and animal characteristics, possibly mythological beings or satyrs. A dog sits near the figure's feet. The setting shows lush vegetation, suggesting a woodland or forest backdrop. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette of earth tones and fluid line work.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1690s
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 6554 × 7370 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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