Marche de Silene

Marche de Silene

Nicolas Launay

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a wild, crowded scene with a mix of people and mythical figures. A bare-chested man with a beard stands at the center, holding a woman who looks surprised. Around them, other figures play instruments, hold grapes, or just watch. The background has a rocky landscape and a few trees. The title at the bottom, *Marche de Silene*, hints this might be a story from old myths. The mix of human and nature elements suggests it’s an allegory—a picture that stands for something bigger. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.

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