Priapus Collection

European sea squirt, Ascidiella aspersa. (Animal plant, Priapus polypus.) Copied from George Edwards Gleanings of
FLO4640547 European sea squirt, Ascidiella aspersa. (Animal plant, Priapus polypus.) Copied from George Edwards Gleanings of Natural History, 1758

Priapus (image 1 of 3), Greco-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Priapus (image 1 of 3), Greco-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Bacchus surrounded by Putti, a statue of Priapus at right, 1530-60

The sacrifice to Priapus (the larger version), ca. 1499-1501. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
The sacrifice to Priapus (the larger version), ca. 1499-1501

Priapus (engraving)
3635225 Priapus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priapus. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged and described by G F Hill)

Phallus with the legs of a fowl, carving from the entrance to the guard-house at
DGC405759 Phallus with the legs of a fowl, carving from the entrance to the guard-house at Housesteads Fort on Hadrians Wall (engraving) by English School

Bacchus with thyrsus, tripod horn and crown of leaves standing in a forest. He stands on a drunken satyr in front of a statue of Priapus

The Vicarello Goblet, Vicarello, Augustan Period (silver)
3115159 The Vicarello Goblet, Vicarello, Augustan Period (silver) by Roman; 12.2x7.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; J.H. Wade Fund; out of copyright

Double phallus from the lintel of a vomitorium (exit passage
DGC405766 Double phallus from the lintel of a vomitorium (exit passage) at the Nimes (Colonia Nemausus) amphitheatre (engraving) by English School

A Graeco-Roman marble dyad of Priapus embracing a maenad, 1st-2nd century AD (marble)
6290133 A Graeco-Roman marble dyad of Priapus embracing a maenad, 1st-2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (1st-2nd Century AD); height: 13. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D)

Large Sacrifice to Priapus, c. 1499 / 1501. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
Large Sacrifice to Priapus, c. 1499/1501

Naiades, Tritons and the Bath of Priap, 1736. Creator: Pierre Alexandre Aveline
Naiades, Tritons and the Bath of Priap, 1736

A satyr reclining at the foot of a staute of Priapus, goats at the right, ca. 1645-48

Three children playing birds nest landscape
Three children playing with a birds nest, In a landscape with a classical gate, a girl with a gold colored head robe and flowers in her hair a boy with a purple shawl bending over her

Masquerade Ticket, 1727, (1827). Creator: Unknown
Masquerade Ticket, 1727, (1827). Mock entrance ticket to a licentious masquerade with erotic symbolism: a statue of Priapus with antlers below; the figure of Time is stabbed by a bishop

The Offering, Early 1780s. Private Collection

Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus (Detail), c. 1635. Found in the Collection of Museu de Arte de Sa o Paulo

Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, c. 1635. Found in the Collection of Museu de Arte de Sa o Paulo

Priapo (Priape), c1850

The Feast of the Gods, 1514-1529. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Feast of the Gods, 1514-1529. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Devotion Priapus Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses
Devotion to Priapus, Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde, unknown, Engraving, 1723-1743, Plate, 23, a fold out, follows p. 142 and precedes p. 143 in tome 8, part 2

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Eight Women Sacrificing
Artokoloro

Bacchanal Silenus supported two bacchants centre
Artokoloro

satyr reclining foot staute Priapus goats right
Artokoloro

sacrifice Priapus form statue centre Bacchus
Artokoloro

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Sacrifice Priapus
Artokoloro

Bacchus surrounded Putti statue Priapus right
Artokoloro

Eight Women Sacrificing to Priapus, 16th Century (engraving)
XJF872744 Eight Women Sacrificing to Priapus, 16th Century (engraving) by Lombard, Lambert (1506-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae); Netherlandish, out of copyright

Antonio Fantuzzi after Rosso Fiorentino, Sacrifice to Priapus, Italian, c. 1510-1550 or after, 1542, etching in brown on laid paper

Sacrifice to Priapus, Cornelis Bos, Lambert Lombard, c. 1537 - c. 1555

Anonymous after Master of the Die (Italian, born ca. 1512, active 1532/1533), possibly after Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) or Giulio Romano (Italian, probably 1499-1546)

Priapus Batwing Swallowtail Butterfly from S. E. Asia, Atrophaneura priapus priapus
Priapus Batwing Swallowtail Butterfly from S.E. Asia, Atrophaneura priapus priapus

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"Exploring the Erotic World of Priapus: A Journey through Satire, Sculpture, and Symbolism" Step into a world where sensuality meets satire as an 18th-century French engraving invokes the mischievous spirit of Priapus. This deity, known for his phallic attributes, is humorously depicted amidst feminine allure. Intriguingly, a statue stands alongside Bacchus and Putti in a mesmerizing scene from the 16th century. The intricate details capture the essence of this god's presence and influence. Delve deeper into history with Jacopo de Barbari's masterpiece depicting "The Sacrifice to Priapus. " Created between 1499-1501, it showcases the ancient rituals associated with this deity while highlighting his significance in Roman culture. Marvel at Gallo-Roman sculptures that blend nature and sexuality seamlessly. A bird with spread wings and a phallic tail perched on eggs symbolizes fertility and abundance—a testament to how ancient civilizations embraced these themes openly. Witness another intriguing representation—an engraving featuring a triple phallus adorned with wings, goat legs, bells, birds pecking at its grandeur. Such imagery provokes curiosity about its symbolic meaning within ancient cultures. Amulets bearing triple phalli further emphasize their importance as protective symbols against evil forces or perhaps as talismans for good fortune—a glimpse into beliefs held by our ancestors. A bronze oil lamp from Alexandria sheds light on how even everyday objects were influenced by Priapic symbolism. Its design pays homage to this deity while serving practical purposes in households centuries ago. Continuing our exploration through engravings brings us face-to-face with yet another captivating sculpture—this time showcasing a female figure dressed in Roman attire holding reins beside a triple-phallus creature with dog-like legs and wings. An amalgamation of elements that pique our imagination. Discover an intriguing crux ansata engraving, where male and female genitalia intertwine.