I occasionally turn satyr public domain imagery into distinctive products for my shop. Satyr and Nymph, Luxurious Handcrafted Stationery Set for Letter Writing, Personalized, 12 Sheets/10 Envelopes, Available in Three Colors Correspond in style! This charming letterhead features a zodiac border and a satyr playing panpipes for his nymph. This design was originally illustrated by…
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Grinning Satyr
I just love this carving. It’s a shame it’s on Ivory, but it’s from the 1700s so we’ll forgive it. The artwork is Balthasar Permoser, German sculptor. This can be seen in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
Autumn Room in the Palace of Caserta
On June 23, 2021 I found myself wandering the grand halls of the Reggia di Caserta, in Italy. Can you guess which rooms were my favorite? The seasonal ones, specifically the Autumn Room! I fell in love with these frescoes as I’m totally satyr obsessed! I adore these nymphs and happy satyrs surrounded by all…
Bacchanalian Rites
BACCHANALIA, ORGIA, or Dionysia, the sacred rites of Bacchus were celebrated every third year, hence called Trieterica, in the night, chiefly on Cithaeron, and Ismeus, in Boeotia; and on Isguarus, Rhodope, and Edon, in Thrace. In these rites, it was common for the votaries to put on fawn skins, fine linen, and mitres; to carry…
Bacchanalia by Giacomo Leonardus
Happy Saturnalia, everyone. The equinox has come and gone and days should be getting longer from now on. A good reason to celebrate. Here is a fabulous engraving by Giacomo Leonardus after the famous Sebastiano Ricci featuring bacchanalian revelry. This print is dated 1763.
Stefano Della Bella’s Satyrs Are Family Oriented
Satyrs sometimes need their quiet time. Stefano Della Bella’s delicate touch with the etching needle infuses these intimate scenes of nursing and bathing with a soft, woodland light. These etchings date back to 1656.
Jeweled Cup by Joé Descomps
The bowl, supported by a trio of cranes, features cavorting satyrs and nymphs. The stem is decorated by the wings of the birds and set with a large amethyst. Claws make up the pointed base. Like in furniture, the animal characteristics of the pedestal allude to man’s bestial nature, tamed by civilizing force. Source: Sotheby’s…
Bacchus and Ariadne on the Island of Naxos by Sébastien Bourdon
Bacchus and Ariadne on the Island of Naxos, Sébastien Bourdon (Montpellier 1616-1671 Paris) Following the death of the Minotaur and his escape from the Labyrinth, the Greek hero Theseus unceremoniously abandoned Ariadne, daughter the Cretan king, Minos, on the Greek island of Naxos. Many variations of the myth exist; in most, Ariadne is discovered soon…
Nymphs and Satyrs by George Frederic Watts
Nymphs were female deities who lived either in the waters of the earth or on land. They were immortal and were generally thought of as young, beautiful virgins. Satyrs were demigods of the land with the heads of men but with the feet and legs of goats. They were most often in the company of…
Nymph and Satyr by Claude Michel Clodion
Clodion, who was brought up within a family of artists, studied at the École des élèves protégés before moving to the Académie de France in Rome, where he acquired the extensive knowledge of Classical Antiquity that was to be vital to him throughout his career. Inspired by the intimate style of the domestic sculpture of…
Nymphs and Satyr by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Painted in 1873, Nymphs and Satyr is a painting of oil on canvas. A large, almost lifelike picture, it shows a group of nymphs bathing in a secluded pool. The picture shows a lustful satyr surprising the nymphs. In the painting, several of the nymphs have withdrawn into the shadows on the right. The other…
Gott und Welt, Albrecht Dürer
Gott und Welt. Randzeichnungen aus dem Gebetbuche des Kaiser Maximilian von Albrecht Dürer. Mit der ausführlichen Besprechung von J. W. v. Goethe. (God and the World. Outline drawings from the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian von Albrecht Dürer. With the detailed discussion of J. W. v. Goethe.) ILLUSTRATED COLLECTIBLE GERMAN LANGUAGE Publisher: Fritz Heyder, Berlin Copyright: 1909-10
Allegories by J. Audran
What a fine conglomeration of hooves! Etchings by J. Audran (Source: Wellcome Collection)
Nymph and Satyr by Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky
Konstantin Makovsky was born in Moscow on June 20, 1839. His father was the Russian art figure and amateur painter, Yegor Ivanovich Makovsky. His mother was a composer, and she hoped her son would one day follow in her footsteps. His younger brothers Vladimir and Nikolay and his sister Alexandra also went on to become painters. In 1851 Makovsky entered the Moscow…
10 Satyr Finds You Can Own
I love some of the fauns and satyrs that pop up on the web, so every so often I will post my latest finds. Play Music While Being Carried by a Satyr Description from the eBay seller: Up for sale is a very unique Italian Grotto music stool with a carved shell seat from the…
Frisky Satyr 