Büste, Faun, Vexierkopf, Vexierbüste
Spätes 16. Jahrhundert
Like a picture puzzle this marble bust of Faun contains several faces: one like a mask is hidden in the wrinkles of the neck, an other one can only be seen when the bust is turned upside down. Faun was the old Italian god of fertility, later he was put on a level with Pan.
Like a picture puzzle this marble bust of Faun contains several faces: one like a mask is hidden in the wrinkles of the neck, an other one can only be seen when the bust is turned upside down. Faun was the old Italian god of fertility, later he was put on a level with Pan.
Time:
Spätes 16. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Büste, Faun, Vexierkopf, Vexierbüste
Culture
Italienisch
Material/technology:
Marmor
Dimensions:
21 cm
Copyright
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck
Invs.
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, PA 650