Fragment of a terracotta relief

Unknown

4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Satyr under a grape arbor The satyr wears a fawn skin with the legs tied over his chest. He appears to be sleeping. It is unclear whether this is a simple genre scene or, possibly, a situation drawn from the theater. The original shape and purpose of the relief are also difficult to reconstruct.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Tarentine

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1910