Cast Gallery catalogue number: A141j
Satyr pulling on the leg of a captive pirate with both hands.
- Plaster cast: Height: 27cm.
- Copy of part of a marble frieze.
- The frieze:
- is from the Lysikrates Monument in Athens.
- was made about 330 BC.
- is still in situ.
Detailed Record
Commentary Prepared by Dr. Julia Lenaghan, Ashmolean Museum
A 141 J
Satyr; Lysikrates Monument
Marble (Pentelic)
Frieze
H 25.4 cm
Greece, Athens, in situ
After 335/34 BC; ate Classical
Preservation:The surface of the relief is heavily worn. The left leg of the satyr is chipped, the features of his face are obliterated.
Description:Depicted is a powerfully built satyr in wide stance. His heavily twisted body is seen frontally but facing to the right, where he pulls with both hands the right foot of another figure. The ground behind his legs is characterized by wavy lines.
Discussion:This satyr marks the western axis of the frieze and the end of the section starting to the left of Dionysos. The satyr is dragging a defeated enemy away; he stand on what appears to be a shoreline, with his right leg already in the water.
For a full discussion of the monument see A 141a.
Bibliography:H. F. de Cou,
"The Frieze of the Choregic Monument of Lysicrates at Athens." (AJA 8 1893) 42-55
Discusses earlier studies and drawings of the monument and the composition of the frieze.W. Erhardt,
"Der Fries des Lysikratesmonuments" (Antike Plastik 22 1993) 22 figs. 24-26 pl. 12a
The most thorough discussion of the frieze so far. Excellent photographs of the original frieze, as well as documentation of early drawings and casts documenting a much better state of preservation. Extensive bibliography.
