Seated Satyr Holding a Garland. 1696 - 1770

This drawing by the renowned Venetian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo depicts a seated satyr holding a garland. The figure is rendered in a loose and expressive style, capturing the satyr's playful and somewhat mischievous nature. Tiepolo's masterful use of brown wash and pen creates a sense of movement and volume, suggesting the satyr's hairy body and the draped folds of the garland. This study for a larger composition exemplifies Tiepolo's virtuosity and his fascination with classical mythology.