Silenus, the Tutor of Dionysos
The bearded, balding man is Silenus, the aged tutor and companion of Dionysos. The unarticulated arms, sagging skin, and rounded belly of an older mortal contrast with the god’s pose, traditionally used for youthful figures.
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