Satyrs Spying on Nymphs after 1627

Cornelis van Poelenburch's "Satyrs Spying on Nymphs" (after 1627) is a classic example of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting with a mythological twist. The painting depicts a scene from Ovid's *Metamorphoses*, where satyrs, hidden in the rocky foreground, watch a group of nymphs bathing in the open. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of Poelenburch's style. The composition balances the bucolic landscape with the intriguing human interaction, creating a visual narrative that engages the viewer. This painting, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Poelenburch's mastery in combining natural beauty with mythological storytelling.