Dronken Silenus 1670 - 1675

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

Gerard de Lairesse's etching "Dronken Silenus" depicts the mythological figure Silenus, a drunken satyr, sprawled on the ground. The scene is set in a landscape with a tree and a stone archway, suggesting a pastoral setting. The figures of Silenus and the two women are depicted with great detail, showcasing Lairesse's mastery of draftsmanship. This piece, created between 1670-1675, is a fine example of Baroque-era art and currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.