A satyr discovering a sleeping woman; two crabs hanging from a rope which is strung between a term and a tree 1510 - 1532

This 16th-century engraving by Marco Dente depicts a satyr discovering a sleeping woman. The scene is set in a woodland clearing with a tent formed by a draped cloth, and a tree in the background. Two crabs hang from a rope strung between a term and the tree. Dente's work, like many of his contemporaries, reflects the artistic trends of the High Renaissance, with strong emphasis on detail, anatomical accuracy, and classical themes. This engraving is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.