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Panel of Ornament with a Satyress Feeding Two Children, c. 1505/1520. Creator: Peregrino da Cesena
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Panel of Ornament with a Satyress Feeding Two Children, c. 1505/1520. Creator: Peregrino da Cesena
Panel of Ornament with a Satyress Feeding Two Children, c. 1505/1520
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Amorini Angelic Breast Feeding Breastfeeding Cesena Peregrino Da Cherubim Cherubs Creature Family Life Fantasy Creature Faun Feeding Goat Goats Mythical Beasts Mythical Creatures Mythological Creature Niello Niello Print Ornament Panel Peregrino Da Cesena Satyr Suckling Winged Mythical Beast Mythical Creature Nakedness Playing An Instrument Putti Satyress
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This panel, titled "Panel of Ornament with a Satyress Feeding Two Children," is a masterpiece created by the Italian artist Peregrino da Cesena around 1505-1520. The artwork is a testament to the richness and complexity of the Renaissance period in Italy. At the center of the composition, a satyress, a mythological creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a goat, tenderly feeds two cherubs. The satyress's expression is one of nurturing love and maternal care, while the cherubs, with their chubby cheeks and innocent gazes, seem to be in a state of bliss. Surrounding them are various mythological creatures, including putti, or winged infants, playing with birds and animals. The panel is adorned with intricate ornamental designs, including cherubs playing musical instruments and niello, a technique used to create detailed, black and white designs. The use of contrasting colors, such as white and black, adds depth and dimension to the artwork. The scene of a mythological creature caring for human children is a common theme in Renaissance art, reflecting the human fascination with the intersection of the natural world and the divine. The panel is a reminder of the enduring power of art to transport us to fantastical realms and explore the complexities of human emotion and experience. This artwork is a cherished piece of heritage, now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it continues to inspire and delight visitors from around the world.
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