Bacchus Feast Collection
"Bacchus Feast: A Celebration of Dionysian Revelry" Step back in time to the ancient Roman era and immerse yourself in the wild festivities of Bacchanalia
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"Bacchus Feast: A Celebration of Dionysian Revelry" Step back in time to the ancient Roman era and immerse yourself in the wild festivities of Bacchanalia, a pre-1659 tradition that honored the god of wine, Bacchus. This captivating feast was captured by various artists throughout history, each offering their unique interpretation. One such portrayal is "Roman Orgy" by Vasilii Alexandrovich Kotarbinsky (1849-1921), which depicts a scene filled with uninhibited revelers indulging in excesses under Bacchus' watchful eye. Eugene Delacroix's 1834 masterpiece "Bacchus with a Tiger" showcases the deity's power and allure as he stands alongside his fierce companion. Marcantonio Raimondi's ca 1510-1511 work titled "Bacchanalia" transports us to an earlier period, illustrating a joyous gathering where participants surrender themselves to ecstasy. Hendrick Jansz Terbrugghen's 1627 painting "Bacchante with an Ape" captures the playful side of these celebrations, blending human and animal elements seamlessly. In another depiction called "Midas and Bacchus, " created around 1624, we witness King Midas receiving the gift of turning everything he touches into gold from Bacchus himself. Angelika Kauffmann's self-portrait as a bacchant before 1786 portrays herself embodying feminine sensuality intertwined with divine intoxication. Lovis Corinth's mesmerizing artwork titled "Homecoming Bacchantes" transports us to modern times while still capturing the essence of this timeless celebration. Jacob Jordaens' portrayal of young Bacchus reminds us that even gods were once children who reveled in mirth and mischief.