Silenus Collection

A landscape with wood; Diana offers a hare to a nymph; Silenus and Ceres in foreground, c1614. Artist: Abraham Govaerts
A landscape with wood; Diana offers a hare to a nymph; Silenus and Ceres in foreground, c1614. From a private collection

Silenus gathering Grapes, c. 1598. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Silenus gathering Grapes, c. 1598. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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Bacchanal with Silenus
3478098 Bacchanal with Silenus; (add.info.: Etching titled 'Bacchanal with Silenus' by Gerard de Lairesse (1640-1711) a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist

Lion-tailed macaque, Macaca silenus endangered 1, greater spot-nosed monkey, Cercopithecus nictitans 2
FLO4574232 Lion-tailed macaque, Macaca silenus endangered 1, greater spot-nosed monkey, Cercopithecus nictitans 2, red-shanked douc, Pythathrix nemaeus endangered 3, white-faced saki

Selection of Roman, Gallo-Roman, Greek and Etruscan figurines and appliques in the form of gods, animals or humans
BON83326 Selection of Roman, Gallo-Roman, Greek and Etruscan figurines and appliques in the form of gods, animals or humans

Silenus, a Satyr and a Goat, c1540. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Silenus, a Satyr and a Goat, c1540

Silenus, c.1883; cast c.1901. Creator: Charles Henry Niehaus
Silenus, c.1883; cast c.1901

Drunken Silenus, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Drunken Silenus, c17th century

The March of Silenus [recto], c. 1715/1716. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The March of Silenus [recto], c. 1715/1716

Esquisse pour la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Les Vertus opposées aux Vices... 1883. Creator: Paul Milliet
Esquisse pour la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : Les Vertus opposees aux Vices (Force - Justice), 1883. Allegories of virtues and vices: Violence

Drunken Silenus Satyr and Nymphs, n.d

Fountain with Silenus in the Garden of the Cesi Palace near Rome, 1581. Creator: Pieter Perret
Fountain with Silenus in the Garden of the Cesi Palace near Rome, 1581

The Drunken Silenus, 1628. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
The Drunken Silenus, 1628

Drunken Silenus, 1628. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
Drunken Silenus, 1628

The Drunken Silenus, 1628. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
The Drunken Silenus, 1628

The Triumph of Bacchus, 1635-1640. Creator: Fracanzano, Francesco (1612-1656)
The Triumph of Bacchus, 1635-1640. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Study for Bacchus or Silenus, c.1664. Creator: Domenico Maria Canuti
Study for Bacchus or Silenus, c.1664

The Drunken Silenus, c. 1635. Creator: Christoffel Jegher
The Drunken Silenus, c. 1635

Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628

Drunken Silenus, 1628. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
Drunken Silenus, 1628

The youth of Bacchus (La jeunesse de Bacchus), 1884. Creator: Bouguereau, William-Adolphe
The youth of Bacchus (La jeunesse de Bacchus), 1884. Private Collection

La Danse des bacchantes (The Dance of Bacchantes), 1849. Found in the Collection of Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, 2nd century
Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, also showing centaurs, fauns, and Silenus. From the National Museum in Rome, 2nd century

Silenus, Bacchus and Arianna. Fresco from Pompeii and now located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period

Drunken Silenus led, on a donkey, by the God Pan. Relief originally found in Pompeii, now kept a the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Silenus on a donkey's back. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Profile view of the statue of Silenus, in the National Museum of Rome at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome at the Baths of Diocletian Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art

Statue of Silenus, in the National Museum of Rome at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome at the Baths of Diocletian Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Statue of Silenus carrying young Bacchus on his shoulders, preserved in the Museum of Villa Albani, Rome Rome Museum of Villa Albani Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Roman statue depicting Silenus pouring wine from a wineskin; the statue is leaning on a funerary stone with a votive inscription to the gods in the afterlife

Antefix with the figures of a Maenad and Silenus, Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, Rome Rome Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia Antefix Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Black figured Attic amphora with Dionysus and Silenus, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Amphora Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Crater with Hermes carrying Dionysus and Silenus, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Crater Classical

Antefix with a Maenad and Silenus, Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, Rome Rome Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia Antefix Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Bust of Silenus preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Bust Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1923 ca

Roman stone bowl supported by three crouching Silenuses wearing lion skins; in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museum Cup Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Detail of the Roman statue of Silenus holding a young Bacchus, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Roman statue of Silenus, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1923 ca

Statue of Silenus, preserved in the Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. a.C.-IV sec

Silenus with the young Bacchus, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Silenus with the infant Bacchus, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Three fragments of decorative clay heads of a female personage and of Sileni, from a temple of the ancient Falerii Veteres, preserved in the Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

Three antefixes shaped like the heads of a female personage and of Sileni, from the major and minor temples of the ancient Falerii Veteres near the plateau of Vignale

Three antefixes shaped like the head of Silenus and female faces, from the major and minor temples of the ancient Falerii Veteres near the plateau of Vignale

Silenus with a panther, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Roman cup manufactured in Arezzo, in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari Sassari G.A. Sanna National Museum Goblet Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Altar with relief depicting Silenus, in the Archaeological Museum of Aquileia Aquileia Archaeological Museum Altar Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920 -1930 ca

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"Silenus: The Enigmatic Figure in Art and Mythology" Silenus, a fascinating character from Greek mythology, has captivated artists throughout history. In this diverse collection of artworks, we catch glimpses of his multifaceted nature. In Abraham Govaerts' landscape painting, Silenus stands alongside Ceres amidst a picturesque wood. Their presence adds an air of mystique to the scene as they engage in their enigmatic activities. Meanwhile, Annibale Carracci's depiction shows Silenus gathering grapes. This image captures the essence of Bacchus' entourage and highlights Silenus' role as a loyal companion to the god of wine. Moving on to Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries, we encounter an intriguing fresco known as "Thiasus of Dionysus. " Here, Silenus is part of a wild procession celebrating Bacchic rites. His inclusion emphasizes his association with revelry and ecstasy. William-Adolphe Bouguereau's painting portrays the youthfulness and beauty often attributed to Bacchus. Silenus appears as one among many figures surrounding him—an emblematic reminder that wisdom can be found even in unexpected places. The Roman marble sarcophagus showcases intricate Dionysiac scenes where Silenus takes center stage once again. These carvings immortalize his significance within ancient mythology and serve as testaments to his enduring legacy. A Roman sculpture depicting a statue further exemplifies how he was revered by ancient civilizations. Crafted after an earlier model, it demonstrates how this figure continued to inspire awe long after his mythological era had passed. "The Dance of Bacchantes" by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux presents us with another lively portrayal featuring Silenus amidst a frenzied celebration. This artwork encapsulates the chaotic energy associated with these mythical gatherings while highlighting Silenus' integral role within them.