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'The Drunken Silenus', 17th century. Artist: Moses van Uyttenbroeck

'The Drunken Silenus', 17th century. Artist: Moses van Uyttenbroeck

1-154-671 - Art Media/Heritage Images

'The Drunken Silenus', 17th century. In classical myth, Silenus is the teacher and friend of Bacchus, god of wine. In Renaissance art he is depicted as fat, drunk and naked, a bloated lord of the revels, often needing to be helped by his followers.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Moses van Uyttenbroeck, attributed to: Dutch: Painter and printmaker
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Allegory
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Netherlands

  1. 52 30 00 N , 005 45 00 E
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Religion & Belief Mythology

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Artistic Representations Allegories

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3683x4742
File Size : 51,167kb

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  1. Uyttenbroeck.tif
  1. 0510001458
  1. 1-154-671
  1. 1154671
  1. 1458
  1. Uyttenbroeck.tif
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