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

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'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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Size: 3683px × 4742px
Location: World,Europe,Netherlands
Photo credit: © Art Media/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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