Satyr and Nymph — Gerard van Honthorst

Gerard van Honthorst. Painted 1623.

A smiling nymph playfully tugs a satyr towards her by his goatee, clearly asserting control over him. Van Honthorst draws attention to her bare torso; her brightly illuminated white skin contrasts sharply with the satyr’s muscular physique and red head. By portraying the mythological figures up close, Van Honthorst draws us into this intimate scene.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, The birth of the Republic / Mannerism and caravaggism, 17th Century.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 131 × 104 cm · On loan from the Broere Charitable Foundation

Print: 119 × 94.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200612824. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.