Nimfen en saters in een landschap. by Martinus Berkenboom

Nimfen en saters in een landschap. c. 1650 - 1715

martinusberkenboom

toned paper

possibly oil pastel

coloured pencil

underpainting

muted green

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

warm toned green

"Nimfen en saters in een landschap" is an etching by Dutch artist Martinus Berkenboom, dated c. 1650-1715. This small-scale print depicts a group of nymphs and satyrs in a verdant forest setting. The scene is characterized by its idyllic naturalism, with lush foliage, rolling hills, and a shimmering body of water in the distance. The figures, rendered in a detailed and expressive style, interact with each other in a playful and sensual manner, reflecting the themes of nature, love, and the human condition that were popular in Dutch art of the period. The work exemplifies Berkenboom's talent for capturing the beauty and tranquility of the natural world.