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Satyrs (Greek mythology)

Images

  • A depiction of a Maenad holding a thyrsus aimed at the erect penis of a seated satyr. Colour process print, 1921.
  • Corisca and the satyr: he pulls at Corisca's hair, trying to rape her, but he has seized a hair extension, enabling her to push him over and run away to safety. Crayon-manner by W.W. Ryland, 1763 after F. Lauri.
  • Una is surrounded by fauns and satyrs in a forest. Lithograph by T.H. Maguire after W.E. Frost.
  • A satyr wearing spectacles removes a thorn from the foot of a male faun while a female faun and boy satyr observe, with printed latin verse. Line engraving by G. Piccini after J. Muller after B. Spranger.
  • Bacchus with attendant satyrs sits drinking by a cave as Venus appears to him and offers him a cup of love. Engraving by J. Audran after A. Coypel, 1704.
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    An arbour, in which satyrs are raping nymphs. Lithograph by W. Nichol, 1841, after A. Watteau.

    Watteau, Antoine, 1684-1721. | Date: [1841] | Reference: 2922669i
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    Two nymphs making love, attended by Cupid who prevents the approach of a satyr. Etching, 16--, after Agostino Carracci, 1599.

    Carracci, Agostino, 1557-1602. | Date: [between 1600 and 1699] | Reference: 2855090i
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    Hyacinth raised into the sky by Apollo; on each side, a satyr. Etching by C. Cesi, 16--, after Annibale Carracci.

    Carracci, Annibale, 1560-1609. | Date: [1753?] | Reference: 31156i
    Part of: Galeria nel Palazzo Farnese in Roma del sereniss. Duca di Parma etc. dipinta da Annibale Carracci, intagliata da Carlo Cesio
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    Una is surrounded by fauns and satyrs in a forest. Lithograph by T.H. Maguire after W.E. Frost.

    Frost, William Edward, 1810-1877. | Date: [1847] | Reference: 42752i
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    A depiction of a Maenad holding a thyrsus aimed at the erect penis of a seated satyr. Colour process print, 1921.

    | Date: [1921] | Reference: 27810i
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