Satyr Family in a Wild Landscape (ca. 1771–91)
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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's dynamic pen and wash drawing titled "Satyr Family in a Wild Landscape" (ca. 1771–91) captures a whimsical, mythical scene where the realms of humans and the wild intersect. This artwork portrays a vivacious gathering of satyrs—a group of mythological creatures known for their human upper bodies and goat-like lower bodies, including tails and ears.In the drawing, the central figures are depicted in motion, suggesting a narrative of playful or frenetic activity within a rugged, natural setting. The composition conveys a sense of spontaneity and movement, characteristics that are enhanced by Tiepolo's masterful use of fluid, expressive lines and contrasting light washes. A prominent satyr on the right strides energetically forward, leading the eye across the page to the beautifully sketched landscape in the background that includes distant structures hinting at human civilization.This work is remarkable not only for its mythological subject matter but also for its ability to blend a lively depiction of figures with the sublime essence of an untamed landscape.
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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.