Satyr and Nymph

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This captivating marble sculpture was crafted by the renowned Russian artist Pyotr Stavasser in the mid-19th century, showcasing a Satyr humbly kneeling at the feet of a Nymph. As companions to the Greek god Dionysus, satyrs, also known as sileni, were notorious for their promiscuous nature and their relentless pursuit of seduction. Typically depicted nude, these figures often sported an exaggerated, permanent erection, and their attempts to entice nymphs and mortal women usually ended in failure, a pattern that may be reflected in this sculpture's narrative.