Cartouche met mannelijke en vrouwelijke sater met kruiken, een jonge sater en twee liggende geiten 1646

"Cartouche met mannelijke en vrouwelijke sater met kruiken, een jonge sater en twee liggende geiten" (Cartouche with a male and female satyr with pitchers, a young satyr, and two reclining goats) is an etching by Stefano della Bella, created in 1646. This intricate design features a central oval cartouche framed by a lively composition of satyrs, goats, and fruit. The male and female satyr figures are depicted in a playful, almost mischievous manner, while the younger satyr appears to be observing the scene. The overall effect is one of abundance and vitality, characteristic of Della Bella's style. This etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the nuances of human and animal forms through delicate lines and subtle shading.