Satyr på en frugtguirlande 1686 - 1738

Here we see Hendrik Krock's drawing, "Satyr on a Fruit Garland," created with pencil on paper. The composition is immediately striking: a dynamic, spiraling form defined by the satyr's twisting body and the cascading fruit garland. Krock uses line weight and hatching to create depth and shadow. The satyr's musculature is rendered with confident strokes, contrasting with the softer, more delicate depiction of the garland. Note the strategic use of empty space, which pushes our focus to the figure and contributes to the overall sense of movement and lightness. The satyr, a creature of myth, embodies the raw, untamed aspects of nature. His inclusion here can be seen as a challenge to the established order, as he disrupts the harmony and balance expected in classical depictions of nature. The drawing, therefore, presents a playful yet profound reflection on the tension between civilization and nature.