The Triumph of Silenus

c. 1530

Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

Associated Names
Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

Sculptor, Paduan, 1470 - 1532

The sculpture is a rectangular relief depicting a group of human-like figures engaged in various activities. The figures, some draped in flowing garments, are intricately carved on a surface with a slightly aged and textured appearance. The relief shows multiple individuals in dynamic poses; some of them appear to be holding objects or engaging with one another. The material of the sculpture appears to be a dark-colored metal, possibly bronze or a similar alloy, giving it a deep brown tone with spots that reveal the metallic sheen beneath. The sculpture is relatively flat with holes at the corners. The figures are shown in a style characteristic of classical reliefs, where the forms are prominently raised from the background, providing depth and dimension to the scene depicted.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 4.7 x 10.5 cm (1 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
    gross weight: 107.3 gr (0.237 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.75.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Alfred Spero, London); acquired 1950s by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 to NGA.[1]
[1] Provenance from curator's acquisition proposal.

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Wikidata ID

Q63860646

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