Barberini Faun

by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

Part man, part goat, this companion of the god of wine relaxes after a night of drinking.

Barberini Faun, c. 220 B.C.E., Hellenistic Period (Glyptothek, Munich)

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Barberini Faun, rolled pelt

Barberini Faun, shoulder

Barberini Faun, back

Barberini Faun, Beth Closer

Barberini Faun, Beth far

Barberini Faun, under chin

Barberini Faun, face

Barberini Faun, in hall

Barberini Faun, head

Barberini Faun, foot and knee

Barberini Faun, ivy

Barberini Faun, underarm

Barberini Faun, pelt

Barberini Faun, Beth's Ipad

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Cite this page as: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Barberini Faun," in Smarthistory, December 9, 2015, accessed September 23, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/barberini-faun/.