Perfume Burner Surmounted by a Satyr 1537 - 1553

This bronze sculpture, "Perfume Burner Surmounted by a Satyr" by Desiderio da Firenze, is a remarkable example of Mannerist art. Created between 1537 and 1553, the piece features a satyr playing a panpipe atop a richly decorated perfume burner. The intricate details, including the grotesque masks and fantastical creatures adorning the base, reflect the Mannerist fascination with the grotesque and the unsettling. This exquisite work of art is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.