At first sight, these two figures appear to be Classical nudes. However, the male figure’s mocking smile, short horns, pointed ears and tail betray the fact that he is a satyr. His companion is an elegant wood nymph. The satyr’s pipes and the nymph’s tambourine are references to music and dance, their favourite pastimes in the mythical, idyllic world of Arcadia.

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