Pan and Syrinx

1666

Michel Dorigny

Associated Names
Michel Dorigny

Artist, French, 1617 - 1665

This is a drawing of mythological figures in a lush, overgrown landscape. The scene features several figures amidst dense foliage and trees, with detailed leaves and plants surrounding them. A stream flows in the foreground. The figures are engaged in dynamic interaction, with some gesturing towards a central figure holding a shepherd's staff. The artwork is rich in intricate line work, enhancing the texture of the foliage and drapery. The style is reminiscent of classical mythological themes found in art inspired by ancient stories.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to platemark): 30 × 41.2 cm (11 13/16 × 16 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.228

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 4

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Inscriptions

recto: none; verso: in graphite, at bottom: A.D. No. 4 tres belle epreuve

Markings

none

Wikidata ID

Q65362796

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