He delves into the scandalous history of Rubens’s father, Jan Rubens , whose own life was marked by passion, betrayal, and near-execution.
The book's title refers to a famous painting by . Meis uses this image of a bloated, stumbling minor god as a gateway to explore deeper, darker truths about the human condition. Who is the Drunken Silenus? The Drunken Silenus On Gods, Goats, and the _s ...
In his 2020 book, The Drunken Silenus: On Gods, Goats, and the Cracks in Reality , author weaves a hypnotic narrative that bridges the gap between Baroque art, ancient myth, and existential philosophy. He delves into the scandalous history of Rubens’s
In Greek mythology, Silenus was the tutor and constant companion of , the god of wine and ecstasy. Often depicted as a fat, lecherous drunk supported by satyrs, Silenus was also a figure of profound, if terrifying, wisdom. Who is the Drunken Silenus