Satyr with Club and Seven Figures, from "Bacchanals and Histories" 1744

This etching, "Satyr with Club and Seven Figures," is part of Francesco Fontebasso's series "Bacchanals and Histories," created in 1744. The composition depicts a group of figures amidst a landscape, with a prominent satyr holding a club and several other individuals engaging in various activities. The scene is imbued with a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of the artist's style. The etching, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcases Fontebasso's mastery of line and detail, drawing the viewer into the world of mythology and revelry.