Seated satyr with a shell by Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

Seated satyr with a shell 1600 - 1700

bronze, sculpture

imaginative character sketch

3d sculpting

3d model

product design sketch

bronze

3d character model

sculptural image

unrealistic statue

character sketch

sculpture

decorative-art

3d character modeling

3d concept

This bronze sculpture, created sometime between 1600 and 1700, depicts a seated satyr holding a shell. The sculpture, attributed to Andrea Briosco, also known as Riccio, a renowned Italian Renaissance sculptor, showcases the artist's masterful depiction of detail and anatomical accuracy. Riccio's work, known for its intricate carvings and dynamic poses, often depicted mythological figures and classical themes. This particular piece, found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, offers a glimpse into the artist's skill in capturing the essence of a creature from Greek mythology.