Pan and Syrinx

1665

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

Associated Names
Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

Artist, German, 1631 - 1716

This drawing depicts a satyr-like figure among reeds. The composition includes lush vegetation, trees, and mountains in the background. The central element is a creature with goat-like features and legs, resembling Pan. The figure stands among tall reeds. The intricate line work uses hatching and cross-hatching techniques. In the background, there are trees, a cloudy sky, and distant mountains. The scene suggests a mythological theme connected to nature and deities.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.8 x 14.9 cm (5 13/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 14.9 x 15 cm (5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.17.21

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of an ornate emblem featuring two cherubs holding a cartouche. The image includes a shield-like structure with inscriptions "PRIMA PARS" and other text. Above the cartouche is a trumpet with ribbon-like scrolls, surrounded by decorative elements like leafy motifs and swirling patterns. The design is enclosed within a circular frame with fabric drapery at the sides.

Title Page

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

Metamorphosis d'Ovide

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

The image is a detailed engraving viewed from an elevated vantage point. The scene features a dramatic sky dominating the upper portion with dynamic cloud formations and a mythological figure. The sun is in the top left, radiating lines. Below the sky is a landscape with rugged mountains, plains, and intricate detailing in hatching and cross-hatching lines. The image is monochromatic, creating a stark contrast and highlighting details within the scene.

God Creating Order from Chaos

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Swann Galleries, New York, 4 November 2004, no. 301);(David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Pan sequitur Syringa, fugit pulcherina Nympha... / ...Propterea Arcadia fertur am ata Dec. / 19

Wikidata ID

Q76340802

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