Antique Master Print-SATYR-MAENADS-GRAPES-Holsteyn-1640-1655

A satyr is offering a bunch of grapes to a reclining maenad, who is breastfeeding a young satyr. A putto lies asleep beside her, while another maenad reclines in the background. The scene is set in a natural environment, with a rocky landscape and trees. The composition evokes classical mythological themes, specifically Bacchic rites.

Made by Cornelis Holsteyn after own design.

Medium: Engraving on Hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 26.1 x 22.9 cm (10.28 x 9.02 inch). Image size: 26.1 x 22.9 cm. (10.28 x 9.02 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Small tear in right margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

SATYR, MAENAD, BACCHIC RITES, GRAPES, CORNELIS HOLSTEYN | PCO-EXPO-406 (DUTCH)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Joannes de Ram, a Dutch publisher known for his prints in the 17th century.

Biography engraver: Cornelis Holsteyn (1618-1658) was a Dutch painter and engraver known for his classical and mythological scenes. He often depicted allegorical figures and bacchic themes, as seen in this engraving.