Gevecht tussen satyrs rijdend op hippocampussen en oude vrouw als personificatie van afgunst staand op rug van draak 1473 - 1477

This pen and ink drawing, titled "Gevecht tussen satyrs rijdend op hippocampussen en oude vrouw als personificatie van afgunst staand op rug van draak," was created between 1473 and 1477 by Andrea Mantegna, a renowned Italian artist of the Early Renaissance period. The artwork depicts a battle between satyrs riding hippocampi and an old woman, representing envy, standing on a dragon. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Mantegna's masterful use of perspective and his fascination with classical mythology. The detailed rendering of the figures, the dramatic composition, and the use of light and shadow contribute to the dynamic and engaging nature of this work.