Satyrs Preparing for a Festival 1685 - 1722

Claude Gillot's "Satyrs Preparing for a Festival" is a pen and wash drawing that depicts a group of satyrs preparing for a festive occasion. The drawing, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, shows the satyrs in a woodland setting, with a large tree and a classical column in the background. The scene evokes the themes of revelry and wildness associated with satyr mythology. Gillot's light and delicate strokes create a sense of movement and spontaneity, capturing the festive atmosphere of this playful scene.