Design for a Sword Pommel with a Crouching Satyr 1592 - 1593

Theodor de Bry’s “Design for a Sword Pommel with a Crouching Satyr” is a detailed engraving from 1592-1593, featuring a crouching satyr surrounded by intricate floral motifs. The engraving was likely intended as a design for a sword pommel, as the artwork has the shape and features of a pommel. De Bry, a prolific artist, created works ranging from illustrations to maps, known for their meticulous detail and visual clarity. The engraving displays a masterful balance of ornament and figural elements, illustrating the rich and varied world of late-Renaissance art.