Satyr Collection (#7)

Pan And The Horses
This painting depicts Pan, the Greek god of the wilds, shepherds and flocks, he is represented as a faun or satyr, having the legs and horns of a goat, and the head and torso of a man

Italy, Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries. Ancient Roman suburban Villa. Frescoes depicting a bride initiating into a Bacchian Mysteries in preparation for marriage, 1st century AD. Date: 2014

Italy, Pompeii. Statue of Dancing Faun (copy)
Italy, Pompeii. House of the Faun. Dancing Faun. Impluvium in the Atrium. Copy (the original sculpture is preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Naples). Date: 2014

Pan playing his Pipes Date: 1935

Satyr
A comic illustration of the Greek mythological Satyr, holding his hoof, this drawing could possibly be from a book called Satyrs and Sunlight, by Hugh McCrae. Date: circa 1923

Grottesche decoration at Radnor House, Middlesex, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311802 Grottesche decoration at Radnor House, Middlesex, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Preparations for the Banquet of the Gods for the Wedding of Cupid and Psyche, detail, 1528-30 (fresco)
7413401 Preparations for the Banquet of the Gods for the Wedding of Cupid and Psyche, detail, 1528-30 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (also Pippi, Giulio) (1483-1520); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Writing casket, c. 1540-1550 (gilt-bronze)
7394072 Writing casket, c.1540-1550 (gilt-bronze) by Grandi, Gian Girolamo (1508-60); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88 (oil on canvas)
7146888 Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88 (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88)

Group of Pan and Daphnis, 2nd century (marble)
7146745 Group of Pan and Daphnis, 2nd century (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Group of Pan and Daphnis (or Olympus), roman art, marble

Silenus and the young Bacchus, 1571-74, (bronze)
7146881 Silenus and the young Bacchus, 1571-74, (bronze) by Duca, Giacomo (Jacopo) del (1520-1604); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Silenus and the young Bacchus)

Head of Satyr
7146473 Head of Satyr by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (after); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Head of Satyr, after Michelangelo Buonarroti (attr)

Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble)
7146205 Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble) by Vinci, Pierino da (1530-1553); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa)

Venus, a satyr and two lovers, 1645-50 circa, Francesco de Rosa, known as Pacecco (oil on canvas)
7064274 Venus, a satyr and two lovers, 1645-50 circa, Francesco de Rosa, known as Pacecco (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Francesco de (Pacecco) (c.1600-54); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Apollo and Marsyas, 1657 circa, Luca Giordano (oil on canvas)
7064270 Apollo and Marsyas, 1657 circa, Luca Giordano (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Apollo and Marsyas, 1657 circa)

Papposilenos, 2nd century (sculpture)
7129804 Papposilenos, 2nd century (sculpture) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Papposilenos, after an original by Praxiteles, 2nd century AD)

Head of the silenus Marsyas (pentelic marble)
3930107 Head of the silenus Marsyas (pentelic marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: 2nd century AD copy of a Greek original by Myron from the 5th century BC)

Satyr and shepherd, (painting)
7129342 Satyr and shepherd, (painting) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Satyr and shepherd, Annibale Carracci, Doria Pamphilj gallery, Rome)

Statue of Pan, "Satiro della Valle", after a Hellenistic original (marble)
2561924 Statue of Pan, "Satiro della Valle", after a Hellenistic original (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Inv. MC4); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Satyr and a Model, 1913 (oil on canvas)
7379800 Satyr and a Model, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Malczewski, Jacek (1854-1929); 152 x 100.5 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Jacek Malczewski (1854-1929))

Torso of a satyr, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble)
3042672 Torso of a satyr, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Satyr with grapes, 2nd century AD (marble)
7146241 Satyr with grapes, 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Satyr with grapes, 2nd century AD, roman art, marble)

Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble)
7146211 Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Young Satyr, so called Mercury, 1st century AD (marble)
7146179 Young Satyr, so called Mercury, 1st century AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Young Satyr, so called Mercury)

Sacrifice to Pan, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352687 Sacrifice to Pan, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 218x316 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Castiglione)

Education of Bacchus, c. 1630-40 (oil on canvas)
7352775 Education of Bacchus, c.1630-40 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 95x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artiste: Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)); Luisa Ricciarini

Mask of a satyr (marble)
2561946 Mask of a satyr (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Apollo and Marsyas, 1637, Jusepe de Ribera (oil on canvas)
7064271 Apollo and Marsyas, 1637, Jusepe de Ribera (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Apollo and Marsyas, 1637)

Satyr and nymph (oil on canvas)
3359242 Satyr and nymph (oil on canvas) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542) (after); 71x69 cm; Accademia di San Luca, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Satyr and nymph)

Torso of a satyr, urn and funerary altar, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble)
3042843 Torso of a satyr, urn and funerary altar, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of a lying Satyr (parian marble)
3359306 Statue of a lying Satyr (parian marble) by Roman; Centrale Montemartini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Statue of a lying Satyr, parian marble, Centrale Montemartini, Capitoline Museums, Rome)

Satyr and Nymph, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble)
3042850 Satyr and Nymph, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Ancient marble statue of young satyr with flute (marble)
2561968 Ancient marble statue of young satyr with flute (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Allegory of Earth, ca. 1611, (painting)
7129384 Allegory of Earth, ca. 1611, (painting) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Allegory of Earth, ca)

Landscape with satyrs, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129505 Landscape with satyrs, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Landscape with Sylvia and a satyr, (oil on canvas)
7128814 Landscape with Sylvia and a satyr, (oil on canvas) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641); 38x51 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna

Statue of the pouring satyr, Boncompagni Ludivisi collection (marble)
3042835 Statue of the pouring satyr, Boncompagni Ludivisi collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of resting satyr, from an original by Praxiteles (marble)
2561949 Statue of resting satyr, from an original by Praxiteles (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

"The Satyrs danced round her in glee" (colour litho)
3649345 "The Satyrs danced round her in glee" (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Satyr and the Peasant (Le Satyre et le Paysan), 17th century (oil on wood)
7337439 The Satyr and the Peasant (Le Satyre et le Paysan), 17th century (oil on wood) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Painting)

Venus Frigida, 1614 (oil on panel)
471318 Venus Frigida, 1614 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 145.1x185.6 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Attic red-figure calyx-crater with two superimposed image friezes showing the life of Theseus above and Prometheus
7310054 Attic red-figure calyx-crater with two superimposed image friezes showing the life of Theseus above and Prometheus, satyrs and other figures below, 425 BC BC (ceramic) by Greek

Unidentified subject: a satyr wielding a trident before an eastern potentate, a mouse at his feet
7308300 Unidentified subject: a satyr wielding a trident before an eastern potentate, a mouse at his feet, 1701-1800 (pen and brush in brown ink)

Dancing satyr, Invitation to the dance, 2nd century (sculpture)
7308594 Dancing satyr, Invitation to the dance, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Dancing satyr, Invitation to the dance')

Satyr, or " Faun of Vienne", 2nd Century (sculpture)
7308570 Satyr, or " Faun of Vienne", 2nd Century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Satyr)

Sleeping Satyr In Greek mythology, a satyr, also Silenos
7279593 Sleeping Satyr In Greek mythology, a satyr, also Silenos by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping Satyr In Greek mythology, a satyr, also Silenos)

Apollo seated at the right with a lyre, pointing to a kneeling man who is about to flay... 1530-60
Apollo seated at the right with a lyre, pointing to a kneeling man who is about to flay Marsyas tied naked to a tree at left, 1530-60

Satyr and Child, ca. 1515-16. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Satyr and Child, ca. 1515-16

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Satyrs: From Mythology to Art" Delve into the captivating realm of satyrs, mythical creatures that have fascinated artists throughout history. In Richard Dadd's masterpiece, "The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke, " we witness a whimsical depiction of these mischievous beings. One cannot ignore the allure of the Barberini Faun, a Roman marble copy portraying a slumbering or intoxicated satyr. Its intricate details and lifelike representation leave us in awe. "The Feast of Venus" transports us to an enchanting scene where satyrs revel alongside gods and goddesses, celebrating love and pleasure. Their wild nature is beautifully captured in this vibrant painting. In "The Satyr Marsyas teaching Olympus to play, " we witness not only their playful side but also their role as teachers. These half-human creatures possess wisdom beyond their untamed appearance. Silenus gathering grapes by Annibale Carracci showcases another facet of satyrs' existence – their connection with nature and wine-making traditions. This artwork exudes both serenity and vitality simultaneously. Stefano della Bella's creation takes us back to childhood innocence as we observe a child playing joyfully with a satyr child and goat. The harmonious bond between these unlikely companions reminds us that beauty lies in unexpected friendships. Classical Greek gods are often allegorized through depictions involving satyrs, emphasizing their significance within ancient mythology. These hybrid beings symbolize raw emotions, primal instincts, and untamed desires. An ancient Attic black-figured amphora depicts Dionysus accompanied by two Maenads – female followers known for their ecstatic dances during Bacchanalian rituals. Here, the presence of satyrs adds an element of chaos intertwined with divine worship.