Silenus
Statuette
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
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This statuette represents Silenus and was probably made in France in the 17th century. Silenus was described as the oldest of the Satyrs, son of Hermes or Pan and the companion and adviser of Dionysus and the one who brought up Dionysus. He is often depicted in a state of debauchery.
The furnishing of the study was a great impetus for bronze casting. In this context, bronzes statuettes of this kind were often housed alongside antique examples by wealthy collectors, and displayed on shelves in their studies, above doorways and other settings. They would also have been handled and admired by their owners.
The furnishing of the study was a great impetus for bronze casting. In this context, bronzes statuettes of this kind were often housed alongside antique examples by wealthy collectors, and displayed on shelves in their studies, above doorways and other settings. They would also have been handled and admired by their owners.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Silenus (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, Silenus, probably France, 17th century |
| Physical description | Statuette of Silenus. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A. |
| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1956. |
| Production | made after the Antique |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This statuette represents Silenus and was probably made in France in the 17th century. Silenus was described as the oldest of the Satyrs, son of Hermes or Pan and the companion and adviser of Dionysus and the one who brought up Dionysus. He is often depicted in a state of debauchery. The furnishing of the study was a great impetus for bronze casting. In this context, bronzes statuettes of this kind were often housed alongside antique examples by wealthy collectors, and displayed on shelves in their studies, above doorways and other settings. They would also have been handled and admired by their owners. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.83:1, 2-1956 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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