Bacchus Collection (#27)

Apollo and the Muses (Parnassus), 1631-1632. Oil on canvas. Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) French classical painter. Parnassus, mountain near Delphi, Greece

The Plant, Grapes, Bacchus, Wine, Mythology, Vine, Symbol, Statue, Sculpture, 19th Century, Green, Leaf, Branch, Floral, Decoration, Botanic, Food And Drink, Lizt Gourmet Archive, Viticulture

Red-figure pottery. Attic kalyx krater by the Niobid Painter depicting a gigantomachy
Italic civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic kalyx krater by the Niobid Painter depicting a gigantomachy and a Dionysiac procession, 460 b.C

Austria, Klagenfurt, Mosaic work representing Dionysus (Bacchus) Austria, Klagenfurt, Landesmuseum (Acrhaeological and Art Museum), Roman art

Workshop sign and electoral announcements (figures in the foreground: Bacchus and Venusja) from Italy, Campania
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Workshop sign and electoral announcements (figures in the foreground: Bacchus and Venusja), 70-79 A.D. painting on plaster, 121x151 cm. From Pompei

Marble ornamental cippus with bifacial relief portraying Bacchus and Ariadne
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Marble ornamental cippus with a bifacial relief portraying Bacchus and Ariadne

Molten glass cameo depicting Bacchus and Ariadne, Assemblage by Luigi Valadier, 1780-1786
Roman civilization. Molten glass cameo depicting Bacchus and Ariadne. Assemblage by Luigi Valadier, 1780-1786

Detail of the head of Bacchus (Dionysus, god of wine), bronze Switzerland, Avenches, Musee Romain (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Michelangelo (1475-1564). Bacchus. 1496 - 1497. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. Florence. Bargello National Museum

AGRASOT Y JUAN, Joaqu�(1836-1919). Young Bacchus
AGRASOT Y JUAN, Joaqu� (1836-1919). Young Bacchus. ca. 1872. Classicism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum

HALLɬNo묠(1711 - 1781). The grape harvest
HALLɬ No묠 (1711 - 1781). The grape harvest

Bacchus from Aldaia. 2nd c. Roman copy from a Greek original of 4th-3rd c. BC. Roman art. Relief on marble. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. Torrent

Bacchus and Vesuvius. 68 - 79. Painting of the atrium of the Centenary. Roman art. Early Empire. Fresco. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: ITALY. Pompeii

Bacchus. Domaine Pietri-Geraud Roussillon. The wine shop and tasting room. France. Europe. Bottle

EGYPT: CITY OF BACCHUS. A view of the ruins of the City of Bacchus, on Lake Moeris in the Faiyum oasis, Egypt. Wood engraving from Giovanni Battista Belzonis Viaggi in Egitto ed in Nubia, Milan, 1825

Parnassos Oros
Mount Parnassus, near Delphi, is where Apollo and the Muses hang out : the other peak is sacred to Bacchus, hence the association of poets with wine and ale. Date: 1850

Bas-reliefs at the Theatre of Bacchus, Athens, Greece Date: circa 1940

Bacchus and Vesuvius, Roman fresco. Bacchus (Dionysus, centre left), wearing a cloak of grapes, stands beside a conical mountain covered in vines

Sailors into Dolphins
He turns some sailors, who deceived him as to their destination, into dolphins

Ladies into Bats
Alcithoe and other daughters of Mineus refuse to celebrate the feast of Dionysos, working instead, for which they are changed into bats

Bacchic Procession 2
Procession in honour of Bacchus 1 of 2

Bacchic Procession 1
Procession in honour of Bacchus 2 of 2

Bacchus wearing bunch of grapes pours wine for panther to drink, House of Centenary, from Pompeii, National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Roman temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lebanon, Middle East

Entry to the Roman temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lebanon, Middle East

Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lebanon, Middle East

Dionysian Revellers
Devotees of Dionysos (Bacchus)celebrate him with song and dance

Pentheus and Dionysos
Pentheus, king of Thebes, opposes the orgiastic cult of Dionysos/Bacchus, but he is torn to pieces by the gods wild followers, the Bacchantes

Dionysos & Ino / Myth
Ino & Bacchus (as a baby), eating grapes. Date: Classical

Dionysos / Bacchus / God
Dionysos and his panthers

Dionysos (Tooke)
He rides his chariot, drawn by leopards, towards a vineyard

Silenus (Rubens)
The nurse, attendant and drinking companion of Dionysos / Bacchus

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

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

Burning Bacchus
In Norway, they re so respectable, they d burn Bacchus himself at the stake ! Date: 1919

Bacchic Worshippers 2
Worshippers of Bacchus 2 of 2

Bacchic Worshippers
Worshippers of Bacchus 1 of 2

Romans Tending Wines
Romans tending their vines, while Bacchus presides over the activities

Dionysos Sea Faring / Vase
Illustration taken from a vase painting of sea-faring Dionysos/Bacchus in his ship

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"Bacchus: The Divine Revelry of Greek Mythology" In the illustrious realm of Greek gods in the Olymp, one deity stands out for his wild and exuberant nature - Bacchus. Also known as Dionysus, this god of wine and ecstasy has captivated hearts since ancient times. Dating back to 1880, a magnificent depiction of Dionysus on his throne showcases his regal presence and divine aura. Another masterpiece from 1901 portrays Dionysus surrounded by the Maenads, his devoted female followers who embody unrestrained passion. The cult of Dionysus is renowned for its initiation rites, as depicted in a captivating fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri. This artwork transports us to an era where believers celebrated their devotion through rituals filled with fervor and mysticism. Silenus gathering grapes in a painting by Carracci reminds us that Bacchus is not only associated with revelry but also symbolizes fertility and abundance. Such imagery evokes visions of vineyards brimming with succulent fruit ready to be transformed into heavenly nectar. Even during Roman times, Bacchic worship continued to flourish as seen in a mesmerizing mosaic detail at El Djem depicting an infant Dionysus riding on a tiger's back. This enchanting portrayal highlights both the god's innocence and untamed power. Moving forward through history, we encounter intriguing representations like that of a redhead flapper posing within Pan's mask or a fourth-style fresco showcasing Bacchus alongside Vesuvius volcano at Pompeii's House of Centenary – blending mythological figures with natural wonders. Artistic interpretations have perpetuated throughout centuries; Juan Carreño de Miranda's "La monstrua" captures Bacchic allure while Leonardo da Vinci’s school presents their own vision influenced by Renaissance aesthetics. Lastly, Midas' infamous touch turning everything into gold finds its place in the Bacchic narrative.