Marsyas die Minerva's panfluit vindt 1502 - 1532
ugodacarpi
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
This chiaroscuro woodcut by Ugo da Carpi, created between 1502 and 1532, depicts the mythological figure Marsyas discovering the panpipes of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and the arts. The artwork is framed in an oval, and features a dramatic use of light and shadow, highlighting the figures and creating a sense of depth in the scene. Carpi was a pioneer in the use of this technique, which was inspired by the works of Leonardo da Vinci. The subject matter draws on classical mythology, highlighting the story of Marsyas, a satyr who challenged the goddess Minerva to a musical contest.
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