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Silenus Collection (#5)

"Silenus: The Enigmatic Figure in Art and Mythology" Silenus, a fascinating character from Greek mythology, has captivated artists throughout history

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Picture No. 11676947
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676946

Picture No. 11676946
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676944

Picture No. 11676944
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676943

Picture No. 11676943
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676942

Picture No. 11676942
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676941

Picture No. 11676941
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676939

Picture No. 11676939
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676940

Picture No. 11676940
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676938

Picture No. 11676938
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676937

Picture No. 11676937
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676936

Picture No. 11676936
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676935

Picture No. 11676935
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676934

Picture No. 11676934
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676931

Picture No. 11676931
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676932

Picture No. 11676932
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676930

Picture No. 11676930
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676915
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676913
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676914
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676908
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676912
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676911
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676910
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676909

Picture No. 11676909
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676903

Picture No. 11676903
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676907
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676906
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676905
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676904
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

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Picture No. 11676902
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676899

Picture No. 11676899
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676901

Picture No. 11676901
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676900

Picture No. 11676900
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676898

Picture No. 11676898
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676897

Picture No. 11676897
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676896

Picture No. 11676896
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676895

Picture No. 11676895
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676894

Picture No. 11676894
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676890

Picture No. 11676890
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676893

Picture No. 11676893
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult female with young (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676892

Picture No. 11676892
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male resting in tree (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676891

Picture No. 11676891
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male resting in tree (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676889

Picture No. 11676889
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult male with dominant aggressive posture (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676888

Picture No. 11676888
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo adult dominant male resting in tree (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676887

Picture No. 11676887
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676886

Picture No. 11676886
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:

Background imageSilenus Collection: Picture No. 11676885

Picture No. 11676885
Lion-tailed Macaque / Wanderoo (ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates) Date:




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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.