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A Satyr
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
In Greek mythology, satyrs – half-men and half-goats – were said to live in the woods and mountains. In 17th-century literature, they dwelt in the pastoral paradise of Arcadia, where one could lead a carefree life. The satyr here is presented as a shepherd of goats and sheep. He looks up from playing his flute to smile at the viewer.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineA Satyr. c. 1630 - c. 1635. Jacques Jordaens. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
