Mythological Scene with Satyr, Putti, and Still Life - 17th-century canvas painting

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This extraordinary rectangular canvas with horizontal development depicts a scene full of charm and symbolism typical of the Italian Baroque period. At the center of the composition stands a vigorous male figure, identifiable as a mythological satyr, caught in a moment of utter musical rapture...
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This extraordinary rectangular canvas with horizontal development depicts a scene full of charm and symbolism typical of the Italian Baroque period. At the center of the composition stands a vigorous male figure, identifiable as a mythological satyr, caught in a moment of utter musical rapture while playing a wind instrument. Around him, groups of putti dance and play, animating the composition with festive and lively movements. The natural details and objects in the foreground – such as fruit, the viola da gamba (an ancient musical instrument), flowers, and a shell – refer to the themes of abundance, music, and the beauty of the senses, typical of Baroque painting. The skillful use of chiaroscuro, with strong light contrasts, gives depth and movement to the composition. The brushstroke is lively, and the attention to detail, as in the flowers and the reflection of the shell, gives the work value. The oblique arrangement of the satyr, the spontaneous gestures of the putti, and the richness of the objects create a lively and harmonious narrative. The work shows a solid anatomical structure and an erudite iconography typical of the 17th-century Emilian culture; the pictorial construction and the choice of subjects suggest an artist influenced by the Bolognese school of painting who loved to combine mythological narration with details of extraordinary realism (see the meticulous rendering of the shell and flowers). An original, cultured, and impactful work, ideal for collectors of Baroque art and lovers of symbolic painting. cm 55x114 including frame cm 37x95

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Strada Maggiore 16/A
Bologna, 40125
Italy