Satyr family, on the move 1730 - 1788

"Satyr Family, on the Move" is an etching by Swiss artist Salomon Gessner, dating to the late 18th century. The print depicts a family of satyrs, creatures from Greek mythology with goat-like features, traversing a shallow stream. The central satyr carries his female companion on his back, while a smaller satyr, perhaps a child, follows behind carrying a pitcher. Gessner's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism. The print is now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.