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Satyr and nymph
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A smiling nymph playfully tugs a satyr towards her by his goatee, clearly asserting control over him. Van Honthorst draws attention to her bare torso; her brightly illuminated white skin contrasts sharply with the satyr’s muscular physique and red head. By portraying the mythological figures up close, Van Honthorst draws us into this intimate scene.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSater en nimf. 1623. Gerard van Honthorst. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
