Silenus and King Midas

Giulio Bonasone

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white engraving depicting a scene with several men. Two men on the left wear long robes and one wears a crown. The man on the far left has his back to the viewer. The man next to him faces right, pointing with his right hand. The crowned man on the right side of the duo faces left. On the right side of the image, muscular men with leafy wreaths on their heads are present. One of the muscular men sits on the ground, another muscular man sits on him, and the third muscular man standing behind them holds a staff. A deer head with antlers is on the tree to the right. The engraving is signed "I. BONAHSOF" at the bottom. The scene depicts Silenus and King Midas by Giulio Bonasone.