I occasionally turn satyr public domain imagery into distinctive products for my shop. Satyr and Nymph, Luxurious Handcrafted Stationery Set for Letter Writing, Personalized, 12 Sheets/10 Envelopes, Available in Three Colors Correspond in style! This charming letterhead features a zodiac border and a satyr playing panpipes for his nymph. This design was originally illustrated by…
Ad for Champage Strub
This image is for an ad for Champagne Strub that appeared in Jugend Magazine, 1909
Grinning Satyr
I just love this carving. It’s a shame it’s on Ivory, but it’s from the 1700s so we’ll forgive it. The artwork is Balthasar Permoser, German sculptor. This can be seen in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
Autumn Room in the Palace of Caserta
On June 23, 2021 I found myself wandering the grand halls of the Reggia di Caserta, in Italy. Can you guess which rooms were my favorite? The seasonal ones, specifically the Autumn Room! I fell in love with these frescoes as I’m totally satyr obsessed! I adore these nymphs and happy satyrs surrounded by all…
A Legend of Bacchus by Heinrich Heine
This short story by Heinrich Heine appeared in The Papyrus, A Magazine of Individuality in November 1907. I have OCR’d the text and hope you enjoy this fabulous tale.
Bacchanalian Rites
BACCHANALIA, ORGIA, or Dionysia, the sacred rites of Bacchus were celebrated every third year, hence called Trieterica, in the night, chiefly on Cithaeron, and Ismeus, in Boeotia; and on Isguarus, Rhodope, and Edon, in Thrace. In these rites, it was common for the votaries to put on fawn skins, fine linen, and mitres; to carry…
Bacchanalia by Giacomo Leonardus
Happy Saturnalia, everyone. The equinox has come and gone and days should be getting longer from now on. A good reason to celebrate. Here is a fabulous engraving by Giacomo Leonardus after the famous Sebastiano Ricci featuring bacchanalian revelry. This print is dated 1763.
Mind. Blown. The Dancing Satyr of Mazara del Vallo
There aren’t many places on earth where the satyr stands at the core of identity, but Mazara del Vallo, a little town in Sicily, worships one. Mazara del Vallo is a quaint fishing town in Sicily’s Western corner known for its gorgeous coastline and abundant waters. In 1998, however, something extraordinary would happen that would…
Stefano Della Bella’s Satyrs Are Family Oriented
Satyrs sometimes need their quiet time. Stefano Della Bella’s delicate touch with the etching needle infuses these intimate scenes of nursing and bathing with a soft, woodland light. These etchings date back to 1656.
Bacchante and Satyr, 1869, by Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clésinger
Here we have a bacchante with an amorous satyr. They appear to have just returned from a festival and are in wonderful spirits and probably a little drunk. Their pose is one of a joyful intimacy. These two had a very wonderful romp together. This piece is so sensuous. I love it. This marble sculpture…
Weller Pottery Satyr Planter
Today marks my 9th wedding anniversary. The traditional gift is pottery which is really easy for two garden obsessed people. I got my husband this satyr Weller Roma Hexagon hanging planter circa 1914-1920. He’s flying in from California today. I think he’s gonna love it.
Jeweled Cup by Joé Descomps
The bowl, supported by a trio of cranes, features cavorting satyrs and nymphs. The stem is decorated by the wings of the birds and set with a large amethyst. Claws make up the pointed base. Like in furniture, the animal characteristics of the pedestal allude to man’s bestial nature, tamed by civilizing force. Source: Sotheby’s…
The Clavichord of Castle Costaguti
Last November (2018) my husband and I went on a Tuscan road trip. One of the last stays during our wintry Italian adventure was Castle Costaguti in the small town of Roccalvecce. We were the only guests in the castle and we were treated like royalty. Our rooms occupied a wing of the castle and…
The Shepheard’s Calender by Edmund Spenser
Above is one of the books in my collection. This edition is illustrated by Walter Crane, whose illustrations I adore, includes lots of satyrs. ABOUT THIS BOOK The Shepheardes Calender was Edmund Spenser’s first major poetic work, published in 1579. In emulation of Virgil’s first work, the Eclogues, Spenser wrote this series of pastorals at the commencement of his career. However,…
Sartor Resartus by Thomas Carlyle
Sartor Resartus (meaning ‘The tailor re-tailored’) is an 1836 novel by Thomas Carlyle, first published as a serial in Fraser’s Magazine in November 1833–August 1834. The novel purports to be a commentary on the thought and early life of a German philosopher called Diogenes Teufelsdröckh (which translates as ‘god-born devil-dung’), author of a tome entitled…
Frisky Satyr 