Accession Number1960/2.21
TitleDecorative Ewer with Satyrs
Artist(s)Mathias ZündtObject Creation Datecirca 1551-1572Medium & Supportpen and brown ink with ink wash on paperDimensions 10 ⅞ in x 6 ¾ in (27.62 cm x 17.15 cm)
Credit LineMuseum PurchaseSubject matterThe ewer in this drawing is embellished with a riot of satyrs in addition to lions and grotesque masks. Satyrs were followers of Bacchus, making them appropriate for a vessel made to serve wine. The extravagant decoration of the piece was a way for the artist to manifest his skill.
Physical DescriptionThe ewer in this drawing is decorated with cavorting satyrs, lions, and grotesque masks.
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Keywords
drawings (visual works)
grotesques
satyrs