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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of August 2026
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
In Greek mythology Silenus was an old, drunken satyr (half-man, half-goat), who visited King Midas and was graciously received. In gratitude for Midas's generous hospitality, Dionysus, the god of wine and former pupil of Silenus, granted the king one wish. Midas asked for the power to turn everything that he touched into gold. However, he soon regretted his choice, for he was unable to eat food or drink water, as they also turned to gold. Finally, Dionysus released him from the enchantment.
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Bust portrait of Frans Floris
The triumph of love, cupid riding a chariot drawn by unicorn
Portrait of Philip II facing right
Jupiter's love for Juno rekindled when she puts on Venus's G
Saturn in the guise of a horse being suckled by the nymph Ph
The Virgin Fainting in the Arms of Three Holy Women
The triumph of love, cupid riding a chariot drawn by unicorn
Mars and Rhea Silvia: in the centre Mars holds a shield and 
Giulio Bonasone — Two satyrs leading Silenus to King Midas, 
Giulio Bonasone — Two satyrs brining Silenus King Midas stan
Nicolaes Clock (Dutch) — The Judgment of Midas
René Boyvin|Leonard Thiry — Jason Confronts the Dragon Guard
Cornelis Cort|Frans Floris I|Adriaen Collaert — Adam and Eve
Hendrick Goltzius|Anthonie Blocklandt — Lot's Flight from So
Philip Galle (Flemish, 1537–1612) — The Seed finding Good Ea
Pierre Lombart (French, 1612–1682) — Aeneid
Antonio Tempesta — Hercules and the Nemean Lion: Hercules gr
Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi)|Raphael (Raffaello Sa
Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1470/82–1527/34) — The Climbe
Giuseppe Scolari (Italian) — Entombment of Christ