Satyr Holding a Roundel 1597 - 1600

This is a charcoal drawing by Annibale Carracci, a key figure in the Bolognese school of painting in the late 16th century. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger work and depicts a satyr holding a roundel. This drawing depicts the figure of a satyr from the waist up and was likely created as a study for a larger composition. Carracci’s meticulous rendering of the satyr’s musculature and the expressive lines of his face demonstrate his mastery of drawing. The subtle shading of the charcoal creates a sense of depth and volume, enhancing the sense of realism in the artwork.