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The Triumph of Silenus

Paduan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief depicting a group of nine human figures. The figures are in a dynamic interaction, with some facing each other while others are turned in different directions. Each figure is adorned in classical drapery. The sculpture is predominantly a dark brown color, indicating it might be made from bronze or a similar metal. The surface shows signs of texture and weathering. The figures seem to be in a narrative scene, frozen in a moment of time, their expressions and postures telling a story through their physical forms. The sculpture is slightly trapezoidal, wider at the bottom and narrowing towards the top.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark red-brown patina
Dimensions
6152 × 2903 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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