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Silenus and King Midas
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In Greek mythology Silenus was an old, drunken satyr (half-man, half-goat), who visited King Midas and was graciously received. In gratitude for Midas's generous hospitality, Dionysus, the god of wine and former pupil of Silenus, granted the king one wish. Midas asked for the power to turn everything that he touched into gold. However, he soon regretted his choice, for he was unable to eat food or drink water, as they also turned to gold. Finally, Dionysus released him from the enchantment.
| Artist / Maker | Giulio Bonasone |
|---|---|
| Date | mid-1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | engraving |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 16.9 x 22.9 cm (6 5/8 x 9 in.); Platemark: 15.9 x 21.9 cm (6 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyGiulio Bonasone (1510–1574) — Italian painter.Giulio Bonasone worked as painter, printmaker, etcher, graphic artist and copper engraver. Their documented life spans the years 1510 to 1574; born and died in Bologna.Disciplinespainter, printmaker, etcher, graphic artist, copper engraverBorn1510, BolognaDied1574, BolognaSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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