Sater besluipt een slapende nimf 1668

"Sater besluipt een slapende nimf" (1668), by Dutch Baroque artist Gerard de Lairesse, depicts a satyr sneaking up on a sleeping nymph. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Lairesse's mastery of line and detail. The composition is dynamic, with the satyr's forward movement contrasting with the nymph's peaceful slumber. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner. This work demonstrates Lairesse's talent in creating dramatic and expressive scenes, a hallmark of the Baroque era. This small etching, measuring 105 mm by 150 mm, offers a glimpse into the rich world of mythological narratives popular in the 17th century.