Allegorisk blad med den drukne Silen og andre mytologiske og allegoriske figurer ved en sarkofag med indskriften: "Sepulcrum pudicitiae mortae" 1720 - 1751

"Allegorisk blad med den drukne Silen og andre mytologiske og allegoriske figurer ved en sarkofag med indskriften: "Sepulcrum pudicitiae mortae"" is an etching by Danish artist Marcus Tuscher (1705-1751) which features numerous allegorical figures, including Silenus, who was often depicted as intoxicated and associated with Bacchus, the Greek god of wine. This allegorical etching likely explores themes of death, virtue, and the fragility of life, as can be seen by the inscription on the sarcophagus, "Sepulcrum pudicitiae mortae," meaning the tomb of dead chastity. The composition is crowded with figures arranged in an intricate design, showcasing Tuscher’s mastery of this technique.