A Satyr Holding a Violin, from Twelve Ornamental Panels by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia

A Satyr Holding a Violin, from Twelve Ornamental Panels 1490 - 1515

drawing, ornament, print

pencil drawn

drawing

rippled sketch texture

natural shape and form

ornament

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

hand drawn type

child

pen-ink sketch

men

pen work

organic texture

"A Satyr Holding a Violin, from Twelve Ornamental Panels" is an engraving by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, dating back to the early 16th century. This artwork showcases a satyr, a creature from classical mythology, holding a violin, a musical instrument popularized during the Renaissance. The engraving is part of a set of twelve panels, each depicting a different figure or scene within an elaborate ornamental design. This piece is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.