Satyr Family (Pan and his Family), from the Scherzi 1738 - 1755

This etching, "Satyr Family (Pan and his Family)," is one of a series of prints called "Scherzi" by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, a prominent Italian painter and printmaker of the 18th century. The image depicts the god Pan, a half-man half-goat figure, reclining with his family while surrounded by nature. His wife, a satyr, is sitting with a child, who is also a satyr. The detailed etching style is typical of Tiepolo's works, characterized by delicate lines and light-filled compositions. The playful scene of the family in the wilderness highlights the artist's fascination with the mythical and the natural world.