Sfinks og mand (satyr) mod højre. 1717 - 1776

"Sfinks og mand (satyr) mod højre." is an etching by Jacques François Joseph Saly, created between 1717 and 1776. The artwork depicts a satyr running away from a sphinx. The satyr is nude and has a snake wrapping around his leg while the sphinx has large feathered wings. The drawing is executed in red chalk and creates a dynamic composition with a sense of movement. The artwork is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. This intricate etching showcases Saly's mastery of line and composition, creating a visually captivating depiction of this mythological encounter.