"Bronze Sculpture - Grand Tour - Silenus - Italy - 19th Century "
Bronze sculpture, Grand Tour from the 19th century representing Silenus, the god of wine. - In Greek mythology, Silenus was the tutor of the god Dionysus. His features are similar to those of a satyr, but he is usually depicted as being considerably older. Silenus was often present in comedies and satyr plays (for example, Euripides' Cyclops and Plautus' play) Italy 19th century