Three satyrs carrying the drunken Silenus, preceded by a putto carrying grapes; behind them a satyr carrying a large vessel, a putto, and a bare-breasted woman 1645 - 1693

This etching by Jonas Umbach, created between 1645 and 1693, depicts the mythological figure of Silenus, the drunken tutor of the god Dionysus, being carried by three satyrs. The scene is filled with lively movement, with the satyrs struggling to support Silenus’s heavy weight, and the putti and women surrounding them adding to the sense of chaos. The artist’s detailed rendering of the figures and their expressions creates a sense of humor and whimsy, reflecting the lighthearted nature of this classic mythological subject.