The Drunken Silenus On Gods, Goats, And The _s ... -
By focusing on Rubens’s depiction of Silenus—fleshy, sagging, and deeply human—Meis suggests that "true" gods are those that can suffer and die, rather than untouchable, distant entities. Historical and Personal Echoes
In his 2020 book, The Drunken Silenus: On Gods, Goats, and the Cracks in Reality , author weaves a hypnotic narrative that bridges the gap between Baroque art, ancient myth, and existential philosophy. The Drunken Silenus On Gods, Goats, and the _s ...
The book isn't just about art; it's a "mesmerizing blend" of personal history and world events: When Midas captured him and demanded to know
The most famous story involving Silenus—recounted in the book—is his encounter with : Who is the Drunken Silenus
Meis reflects on living in Antwerp , Rubens's home, and how the city’s history of war and destruction mirrors the Dionysian chaos Silenus represents.
When Midas captured him and demanded to know what was best for mankind, Silenus replied with a "shrill laugh" that the best thing was never to have been born, and the second best was to die soon.
The book's title refers to a famous painting by . Meis uses this image of a bloated, stumbling minor god as a gateway to explore deeper, darker truths about the human condition. Who is the Drunken Silenus?
