id: 143845
accession number: 1968.256
share license status: CC0
url: https://clevelandart.org/art/1968.256
updated: 2023-01-19 15:20:55.921000
Silenus and King Midas, mid 16th century. Giulio Bonasone (Italian, c. 1510–after 1576), after Perino del Vaga (Italian, 1500/01–1547). Engraving; sheet: 16.9 x 22.9 cm (6 5/8 x 9 in.); platemark: 15.9 x 21.9 cm (6 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection 1968.256
title: Silenus and King Midas
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creation date: mid 16th century
creation date earliest: 1525
creation date latest: 1575
current location:
creditline: Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection
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culture: Italy, 16th century
technique: engraving
department: Prints
collection: PR - Engraving
type: Print
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catalogue raisonne: Bartsch XV.136.89 ; Massari 97
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CREATORS
* Giulio Bonasone (Italian, c. 1510–after 1576) - artist
* Perino del Vaga (Italian, 1500/01–1547) - artist
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measurements: Sheet: 16.9 x 22.9 cm (6 5/8 x 9 in.); Platemark: 15.9 x 21.9 cm (6 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.)
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description: cream(1) laid paper
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inscription: lower center, in plate: I. BONASON·F· ; lower left, verso, in graphite: TR146201/1[crossed out] ; TR 14975/1 ; lower right, verso, in graphite: B89 THO BH ; lower right, verso, in graphite: 2050 12/15 [?]
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
title: Year in Review: 1968
opening date: 1969-01-29T05:00:00
Year in Review: 1968. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (January 29-March 9, 1969).
title: Connoisseurship in Italian Figural Compositions
opening date: 1980-10-21T04:00:00
Connoisseurship in Italian Figural Compositions. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (October 21, 1980-February 15, 1981).
title: Mannerism: Italian, French, and Netherlandish Prints, 1520-1620
opening date: 1997-08-03T00:00:00
Mannerism: Italian, French, and Netherlandish Prints, 1520-1620. The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer) (August 3-October 26, 1997).
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LEGACY EXHIBITIONS
* Cleveland, Ohio: The Cleveland Museum of Art; 8/3/97 - 10/26/97. "Mannerism: Italian, French, and Netherlandish Prints, 1520-1620."
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PROVENANCE
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In Greek mythology Silenus was an old, drunken satyr (half-man, half-goat), who visited King Midas and was graciously received. In gratitude for Midas's generous hospitality, Dionysus, the god of wine and former pupil of Silenus, granted the king one wish. Midas asked for the power to turn everything that he touched into gold. However, he soon regretted his choice, for he was unable to eat food or drink water, as they also turned to gold. Finally, Dionysus released him from the enchantment.
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IMAGES
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