A Caryatid in the Form of a Satyr
Giulio Romano about 1499 - 1546
Summary
Study drawing for a decorative architectural feature. The body of a man finishing in plant forms from the waist. The arms of the figure are held up and support a lintel. The figure is a satyr with horns and a beard. Study for stucco motif in the Sala de' Venti, Palazzo de Te, Mantua. Giulio was Raphael's chief pupil.
Object Name
A Caryatid in the Form of a Satyr
Creators Name
Date Created
about 1530
Dimensions
support: 21.7cm x 16.3cm
accession number
1979.215
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
ink (brown)
