Marble bust of the God Pan, Naples, 19th century

Sculpture in statuary marble depicting the god Pan, a non-Olympian deity from Greek mythology with the appearance of a satyr, associated with forests, pastoralism, and nature. The statue features the bust surmounted by the god's face, rendered with particular mastery, and characterized by iconic horns and goat-like features, symbols of power and connection with the natural world. The work, dating to the 19th century, represents a fusion of classical tradition and romantic sensibility, typical of Neapolitan sculpture of the period. The statue rests on a marble base, which does not detract from the central figure but enhances its majesty and nature-related symbolism. sculpture height 50 cm; total height 170 cm