Silenus Collection (#2)

The image show the remains of a high relief, with scenes of Dionysus, located in the Athenian Theater of the same name. Greece Athens, Theatre of Dionysus High Relief First Imperial Period

Detail of a red figure Neo-Attic crater with Bacchic scenes and combat between fantastic animals; the work is preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Crater, Vase Classical

Silenus with Bacchus as a child in his arms. Roman work taken from the Borghese collection now preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Musuem Statue Roman Art, Europe

Relief depicting a sacrificial offering by Silenus and a satyr, on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Relief. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:II sec. d.C

Relief depicting a sacrifice of Bacchus and Silenus on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Bacchus and Silenus: group on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Painted antefix with Silenus, in the Museo Nazionale in Gela Gela Museo Nazionale Mural Painting Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1960. Date of Artwork:VI-V sec. a.C

Silenus; in the House of the Gilded Cupids (Casa degli Amorini Dorati) in Pompeii Pompeii House of the Gilded Cupids High Relief First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Red figure Attic amphora depicting scenes of maenads and sileni; the vase is preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Amphora, Vase Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Detail of an Attic bell crater with scenes from the return of Ephaestus from Olympus; the work is preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Crater, Vase Classical, Greek Art

Bronze vase with the Triumph of Bacco, Arianna and Sileno, preserved in the Corsini Gallery in Florence Florence Corsini Gallery Vase High Renaissance, Renaissance

The Triumphal Procession of Bacchus. Found in the Collection of Frans Hals Museum Haarlem

The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: statuette of Silenus, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: statuette of Silenus, 1864. Engraving from a photograph...placed at our disposal by the Rev

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

Drunken Silenus, 1630-57. Creators: Jonas Suyderhoef, Pieter Soutman
Drunken Silenus, 1630-57

Plate 101: Silenus before King Midas, from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1641. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Baur
Plate 101: Silenus before King Midas, from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1641

Silenus, as a Vase, Satyr Handle, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Silenus, as a Vase, Satyr Handle, 1540-56

Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092)
2646093 Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092)
2646094 Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Five Sketches for the Triumph of Silenus, n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill
Five Sketches for the Triumph of Silenus, n.d

Antique Statue of Seated Putto Holding Mask of Silenus, 1775. Creator: John Downman
Antique Statue of Seated Putto Holding Mask of Silenus, 1775

Plate with Silenus and Putti, Germany, 18th century; engraving probably 19th century

Statue of a Young Satyr Wearing a Theater Mask of Silenos, About 1st century

Attachments Depicting Busts of Silenoi, Mid-1st century BCE-mid-1st century CE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Satyr Silenus, 90 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Satyr Silenus, 90 BCE

The Triumph of Silenus, c. 1660. Creator: Gerard van Opstal
The Triumph of Silenus, c. 1660

Fountain of Mercury in the garden of the Villa Medici... 1691 or after. Fontana di Mercurio nel giardino del Gran Duca di Toscana alla Trinita de Monti adornata di / statue di metallo avanti il

Bacchus and drunken Silenus, 1640-60. Creator: Frans van den Wyngaerde
Bacchus and drunken Silenus, 1640-60

An Italian terracotta relief panel depicting the Triumph of Ariadne
1764799 An Italian terracotta relief panel depicting the Triumph of Ariadne, shown in Bacchus panther drawn chariot with Silenus and Pan looking on, c.1870 (terracotta) by Italian School

The Drunken Silenus, (oil on canvas)
659369 The Drunken Silenus, (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); 99x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drunken Silenus. Charles-Antoine Coypel (1694-1752). Oil on canvas

Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool)
693810 Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool) by Flemish School, (17th century); 257x384 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting the Triumph of Bacchus)

Silenus, c. 1883 (bronze)
3432812 Silenus, c.1883 (bronze) by Niehaus, Charles Henry (1855-1935); 93.5 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: The pose of this figure made in Rome and based on the antique)

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey
696755 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey. House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Dionysian Procession, from El-Jem (Thysdrus) detail of Silenus Riding a Camel (mosaic
1200260 Dionysian Procession, from El-Jem (Thysdrus) detail of Silenus Riding a Camel (mosaic) (detail of 174324) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 119x258 cm; Musee du Bardo, Tunis

Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching)
874584 Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 26.67 x34.61 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Silenus)

Silenus. (Lamp-Bearer in Green Bronze, found at Pompeii. Naples Museum) (engraving)
662957 Silenus. (Lamp-Bearer in Green Bronze, found at Pompeii. Naples Museum) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silenus)

Silenus (oil on canvas)
XIR444210 Silenus (oil on canvas) by Roussel, Ker Xavier (1867-1944); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Silene; ); French, out of copyright

Drunken Silenus (engraving)
880491 Drunken Silenus (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); 24.5x17.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Silenus, companion to the wine god Dionysus)

Long-tailed macaque, Macaca silenus. Endangered. Simia silenus L. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joseph Kellner after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers

Lion-tailed macaque, Macaca silenus. Endangered. (Wanderoo monkey, Macacus silenus.) From a specimen in Edinburgh Zoological Gardens. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

The design of the Tazza Farnese (red chalk with gouache on paper)
449300 The design of the Tazza Farnese (red chalk with gouache on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 23.4x21.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: After Annibale Carracci)

Lion-tailed macaque, pig-tailed macaque and toque macaque
Wanderoo or lion-tailed macaque, Macaca silenus (endangered), northern pig-tailed macaque, Macaca leonina (vulnerable), and toque macaque, Macaca sinica (endangered)

Lion-tailed macaque or wanderoo, Macaca silenus. Endandered. Ouanderou. Copperplate engraving by Defehrt after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Bacchus contemplates the sleeping Ariadne on Naxos
Bacchus, an amorino, and his tutor Silenus with long thyrsus, contemplate the sleeping Ariadne on the island of Naxos. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

Bacchus watching a fight between Cupid and a satyr
Bacchus in crown of vine leaves watching a fight between Cupid and a satyr. Silenus has his right hand on the head of a satyr

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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.