A Satyr Spying upon the Sleeping Antiope 1562

Melchior Lorck's "A Satyr Spying upon the Sleeping Antiope" (1562) depicts the mythological scene of the satyr observing the nymph Antiope as she slumbers. This pen drawing, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Lorck's interest in classical mythology and his skill in capturing the human form. The composition showcases a contrast between the delicate lines used to depict Antiope's body and the more rugged lines of the satyr, highlighting the themes of seduction and voyeurism in this ancient Greek tale.