Satyr Watching a Young Mother and Child Sleeping 1555 - 1567

"Satyr Watching a Young Mother and Child Sleeping" is a 16th-century engraving by the Italian artist Angiolo Falconetto. This piece, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a satyr, a creature from classical mythology, watching a young mother and child sleeping. The scene's contrast between the satyr's leering presence and the mother's serene slumber creates a sense of tension and intrigue. The engraving's detailed lines and careful shading give the figures a sense of depth and realism, capturing the raw emotions of the moment.