Intaglio ring depicting Pan dancing with a prancing goat

An Intaglio ring depicting Pan dancing with a prancing goat. This intaglio, meticulously carved from bloodstone—a gemstone characterised by its deep green matrix and distinctive red flecks—depicts a dynamic scene of Pan, the mythological god of the wild, dancing with a goat standing on its hind legs.  The theme of Pan interacting with goats has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman art, where the god was frequently depicted in pastoral scenes symbolising his connection to nature and music.

18k gold, set with a cornelian intaglio
The intaglio: 17th century
The ring: modern

Intaglio dimensions: 16.5 x 12.7 mm