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Bacchante Collection (#10)

"Bacchante: A Celebration of Dionysus and the Maenads" Immerse yourself in the intoxicating world of Bacchante

Background imageBacchante Collection: A Dedication to Bacchus, 1889 (oil on canvas) (detail of 141017)

A Dedication to Bacchus, 1889 (oil on canvas) (detail of 141017)
XKH232083 A Dedication to Bacchus, 1889 (oil on canvas) (detail of 141017) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 77.5x177.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

Background imageBacchante Collection: Scorpio, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711)

Scorpio, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711)
XIR196701 Scorpio, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Background imageBacchante Collection: THE CONDEMNED CRUISER: H. M. S. BACCHANTE IN A GALE, 1897: H. M. S. Bacchante

THE CONDEMNED CRUISER: H. M. S. BACCHANTE IN A GALE, 1897: H. M. S. Bacchante
THE CONDEMNED CRUISER: H.M.S. " BACCHANTE" IN A GALE, 1897: H.M.S. Bacchante, which is to be broken up, is the cruiser in which the Prince of Waless sons made their trip round the world in

Background imageBacchante Collection: [A Bacchante]

[A Bacchante]; Julia Margaret Cameron, British, born India, 1815 - 1879; Freshwater, England, Europe; June 20, 1867; Albumen silver print; Image: 32.4 x 26.7 cm (12 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)

Background imageBacchante Collection: Head of a Sleeping Bacchante

Head of a Sleeping Bacchante; Gustave Courbet, French, 1819 - 1877; 1847; Conte crayon; 50.2 x 38.7 cm (19 3/4 x 15 1/4 in.)

Background imageBacchante Collection: Head of a bacchante

Head of a bacchante; Charles-Joseph Natoire, French, 1700 - 1777; 1741; Black and red chalk, heightened with white chalk and blue and pink pastels on blue-gray paper; 32.7 x 23.5 cm

Background imageBacchante Collection: BROOKLYN MUSEUM, c1910. Sculpture gallery at the Brooklyn Museum, featuring the statue

BROOKLYN MUSEUM, c1910. Sculpture gallery at the Brooklyn Museum, featuring the statue, Bacchante, by Frederick William MacMonnies. Photograph, c1910

Background imageBacchante Collection: RUBENS: FAUN AND NYMPH. Oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)

RUBENS: FAUN AND NYMPH. Oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)

Background imageBacchante Collection: Bacchante in Ecstasy - 2

Bacchante in Ecstasy - 2
A Bacchante, worshipper of Bacchus, in ecstasy before a statue of the god

Background imageBacchante Collection: Bacchante in Ecstasy

Bacchante in Ecstasy
A Bacchante, worshipper of Bacchus, in ecstasy

Background imageBacchante Collection: GHOST SHIP

GHOST SHIP
A spectral ship crossed the bows of the vessel. While on a three year voyage around the world on board the Bacchante, Prince George (the future George V)




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"Bacchante: A Celebration of Dionysus and the Maenads" Immerse yourself in the intoxicating world of Bacchante, a captivating depiction of the wild and ecstatic worshipers of Dionysus. This collection takes you on a journey through various artistic interpretations, showcasing the allure and mystique surrounding this ancient Greek deity. In "Dionysus and the Maenads, 1901, " we witness Emma Hamilton embodying four different poses that capture her transformation into a frenzied follower of Dionysus. Her graceful movements evoke both passion and abandon, mirroring the essence of these divine rituals. Annibale Carracci's "Silenus gathering Grapes" transports us to an earlier era, where Silenus joyfully plucks grapes from vineyards. His jovial expression reflects his close association with Bacchus as his loyal companion. The black-figured amphora from circa 550-530 BC portrays Dionysus accompanied by two Maenads. Their intricate details showcase their exuberant dance moves while paying homage to their beloved god. Emma, Lady Hamilton's portrayal aboard HMS Bacchante alongside Princes Albert Victor and George captures a moment infused with youthful energy and camaraderie. The ship serves as a vessel for adventure, echoing Bacchante's spirit of revelry. Anna Pavlova mesmerizes in her oil painting from 1910 as she embodies the gracefulness associated with Bacchante. Her ethereal presence evokes both beauty and power, reminiscent of ancient myths brought to life. William-Adolphe Bouguereau's masterpiece "The youth of Bacchus" showcases the young god surrounded by nymphs who revel in his company. The artist skillfully captures their expressions filled with joyous abandon amidst lush landscapes.