Barberini Faun

Alternative Title

Drunken Satyr

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 220 BCE

Abstract

Full length front center

Keywords

Greek Hellenistic period, Statues, Sculptures (Visual works)

Alt Text

A marble statue of a reclining male figure, resting on a rock-like base with one arm raised to his head. The sculpture is displayed against a dark background.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Italy; Rome (Italy); Castel Sant'Angelo (Rome, Italy)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

The sculpture was carved either by an unknown Hellenistic sculptor of the Pergamene school, late third or early second century BCE, or is a Roman copy of a high quality, though its current form was result of numerous restorations in Rome. A faun is the Roman equivalent of a Greek satyr, who in mythology are human-like male woodland spirits, traditionally represented with animal features. It was discovered in the moat below the Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, in the 1620s and several copies were made. The condition of the statue was highly damaged, but has undergone numerous restorations. Due to particular reworkings, the sexual aspect of the statue maybe have been enhanced and has required a reputation as an example of erotic art. This object is currently held in the Glyptothek in Munich, Germany.

Identifier

A01-JGC0549

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Barberini Faun" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 543.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/543