Satyr and Girl 1615

"Satyr and Girl" is an oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens, a master of the Baroque style, created in 1615. The painting depicts a satyr, a mythical creature with the legs and horns of a goat, offering a basket of fruit to a young woman. The satyr's mischievous expression and the woman's playful smile suggest a lighthearted and sensual encounter. This work is an excellent example of Rubens's use of rich colors, dramatic lighting, and dynamic composition, characteristic of the Baroque period. "Satyr and Girl" currently resides at the Residenzgalerie in Salzburg, Austria.