Greek Silenus Mask. 77x43cm

Description

Greek Silenus Mask. Reproduction of a relief crafted in molded marble (marble powder with resins). The aging finish is achieved with patinas based on natural earth tones, giving it the texture and appearance of an ancient sculpture embellished by the passage of time.

Piece prepared to be hung on the wall. Extraordinary relief cut in silhouette suitable for use as a water feature or as a decorative element.

Measurements: Height: 77 cm. Width: 43 cm.

Weight: 12 kg.

Reproductions of sculptures and reliefs, inspired by original pieces from museums. Classical art. Handmade in Spain. Ideal for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices). Statue suitable for outdoor use, terraces, and gardens, resistant to weather conditions.

Greek Silenus Mask. In Greek mythology, Silenus was an old and fat satyr, a minor god of intoxication. He was the adoptive father, teacher, and loyal companion of Dionysus, the god of wine, and over time was described as the oldest, wisest, and most drunken of his followers.

One of the motifs that appear in numerous works of art from ancient Greece and Rome is that of Dionysus and the cults dedicated to this god. Dionysus, the god of wine, enthusiasm, and ecstasy, along with his retinue of satyrs and maenads, become protagonists of scenes from the Dionysian cult depicted in ceramics, sculptures, and paintings.

Satyrs, beings half-man and half-goat, personify the wild nature, while maenads and bacchantes, female followers of the god, symbolize feminine energy and connection with the divine through ecstasy and dance. These representations express the religious fervor of antiquity, as well as the communion with nature and the pursuit of spiritual ecstasy, leaving an indelible mark on art and culture.

Decorating with reproductions of classic reliefs inspired by the mythology of ancient Greece embellishes the spaces of our home, evoking the cultural greatness of past epochs and ancient civilizations that have left a lasting legacy in the history of art.