Roman Marble Torso of Marsyas

Origin: MediterraneanCirca: Early Roman Imperial Period, 1st Century AD Dimensions: 17" Height x 12" Width x 9" Depth (43.2 cm x 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) 25" Height with custom metal stand Medium: Marble This striking Roman Marble torso belongs most assuredly the Mythological Satyr Marsyas. The depiction is one that is frequently portrayed in greco-roman statuary, (originally as part of the bronze figural group by Myron) and features Marsyas recoiling ever so slightly in delight with a well defined, muscular torso and a small tuft of a tail fur on his lower back.  Somewhat anathema to the static and languid poses of Greek Gods and Roman Emperors, this brilliant depiction is utterly dynamic, rife with vitality and full of movement.  In it's full form, It portrays that fateful moment when Marsyas stumbles upon Athena's discarded flute, and is taken aback with almost mischievous delight.  Here we can see the supple yet taught musculature of the impetuous satyr on full display with a slight tilt