'Drunken Silenus', 1747. Creator: Carle van Loo.

'Drunken Silenus', 1747.  Creator: Carle van Loo.

1-154-723 - Art Media/Heritage Images

'Drunken Silenus', 1747. 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.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Carle van Loo, attributed to: French: Artist, painter, printmaker

Medium
  1. Oil

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Food & Drink

Religion & Belief Mythology

Society & Culture Art & Literature


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4616x3783
File Size : 51,160kb


Aliases

  1. Van Loo.tif
  1. 0510001514
  1. 1-154-723
  1. 1154723
  1. 1514
  1. Van Loo.tif

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