Bacchic revel with Silenus in the centre riding a goat 1535 - 1548

This drawing by Andrea Schiavone depicts the mythical figure of Silenus, the drunken tutor of the god Dionysus, during a bacchanalian revel. Created between 1535 and 1548, the work captures the lively and often chaotic atmosphere of these celebrations. Silenus is portrayed riding a goat and surrounded by dancing figures, all with a sense of abandon and joy. Schiavone's masterful use of cross-hatching creates a sense of movement and depth, highlighting the figures' exuberance and the dynamic energy of the scene. This drawing is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the spirit of classical mythology through the medium of pen and ink.