Bacchus Collection (page 5)

Apame Usurps the King's Crown (The Four Powers), 1614. Creator: Goltzius, Hendrick (1558-1617)
Apame Usurps the King's Crown (The Four Powers), 1614. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

Tête de bacchante, 1783. Creator: Antoine Vestier
Tete de bacchante, 1783

The Triumph of Bacchus, 1635-1640. Creator: Fracanzano, Francesco (1612-1656)
The Triumph of Bacchus, 1635-1640. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Sketch for the 12th arrondissement town hall: The triumph of Bacchus (ceiling of...staircase), 1880
Sketch for the 12th arrondissement town hall: The triumph of Bacchus (ceiling of grand staircase), 1880

Venus and Bacchus (Without Ceres and Bacchus Venus would Frieze), 1590-95. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Venus and Bacchus (Without Ceres and Bacchus Venus would Frieze), 1590-95

Bacchanal, c.1550. Creator: Giulio Sanuto
Bacchanal, c.1550

Bacchus and Ariadne, n.d. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
Bacchus and Ariadne, n.d

Study for Bacchus or Silenus, c.1664. Creator: Domenico Maria Canuti
Study for Bacchus or Silenus, c.1664

Mercury Bringing Bacchus to be Raised by the Nymphs, n.d. Creator: Juan Cristobal
Mercury Bringing Bacchus to be Raised by the Nymphs, n.d

Jupiter Visits with Philemon and Bacchus, 1809. Creator: Carl Russ
Jupiter Visits with Philemon and Bacchus, 1809

Triumph of Bacchus, n.d. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Triumph of Bacchus, n.d

Offering to Bacchus, plate one of four from Le Travaux de la Vendange, 1750. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Offering to Bacchus, plate one of four from Le Travaux de la Vendange, 1750

The youth of Bacchus (La jeunesse de Bacchus), 1884. Creator: Bouguereau, William-Adolphe
The youth of Bacchus (La jeunesse de Bacchus), 1884. Private Collection

La Danse des bacchantes (The Dance of Bacchantes), 1849. Found in the Collection of Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Bacchanalia, before 1659. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Bacchus, 1638-1640. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Bacchus, 1638-1640. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, 2nd century
Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, also showing centaurs, fauns, and Silenus. From the National Museum in Rome, 2nd century

The International Exhibition: "Ino and Bacchus", marble group by J. H. Foley, R.A. 1862. Creator: E. Skill
The International Exhibition: "Ino and Bacchus", marble group by J. H. Foley, R.A. 1862. Engraving of a sculpture in the Earl of Ellesmere's Bridgewater Collection

Wall painting of Bacchus with peacocks and fountains from a garden wall in the House of Romulus and Remus, VII.VII.10
FLO4686867 Wall painting of Bacchus with peacocks and fountains from a garden wall in the House of Romulus and Remus, VII.VII.10

Wall painting showing Bacchus, Venus and Apollo from a secluded seated area in a corner of a garden in the Domus M
FLO4687185 Wall painting showing Bacchus, Venus and Apollo from a secluded seated area in a corner of a garden in the Domus M. Herenulli Communis or House of Apollo, Reg. VI, Ins. VII, No. 23

Dionysus seated on a throne
3780778 Dionysus seated on a throne by Roman (1st century AD); (add.info.: Dionysus seated on a throne. Fresco in a Pompeii house. From Prof. Dr)

Portrait head of Antinous wearing the wreath of Dionysus, part of a statue from the villa of Emperor Hadrian at Tivoli
BOO90852 Portrait head of Antinous wearing the wreath of Dionysus, part of a statue from the villa of Emperor Hadrian at Tivoli, Roman, 2nd century (marble); height: 39 cm; State Hermitage Museum

Colossal statue of Dionysus, 2nd century (sculpture)
7225059 Colossal statue of Dionysus, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Colossal statue of Dionysus second century AD)

Celebrities in the guise of Gods and Muses - Anrep Mosaic
Celebrities in the guise of Gods and Muses - represented in mosaics in the National Gallery, London Entrance Hall - the work of Boris Anrep (1883 - 1969), a Russian mosaicist active in Britain. 1933

Bacchus and Erigone (pen & ink with wash on paper)
1219184 Bacchus and Erigone (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 17.7x14.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas)
3930881 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas) by Akerstrom, Jonas (1759-95); 76.5x61 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Bacchus surrounded by Putti, a statue of Priapus at right, 1530-60

The Triumphal Procession of Bacchus. Found in the Collection of Frans Hals Museum Haarlem

The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Throne of the priest, Temple of Dionysus, Athens, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. Dionysus was the Greek god of wine. The theatre was used by the Ancient Greeks for festivals in his honour

Coptic Textile, Portrait of Dionysus. 5th Century. Egypt. Dionysus is the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness, fertility

Roman bronze of the infant Bacchus found at Chatillion-sur-Seine France

Bacchus, Ancient Roman god of Wine, riding on a tiger, Roman mosaic, 1st or 2nd century. Bacchus was known as Dionysius in the Greek pantheon. From the British Museum, London

Statue of Dionysus. Roman, after a Greek original of 3rd century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Infancy of Bacchus
This artwork depicts the infant Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and festivity upon the back of another deity wielding a staff. Date: circa 1916

Bacchus, Neptune and Pluto, Roman gods.. Handcolored copperplate engraving engraved by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf after illustrations by Leonard Defraine from Mythology in Prints

The Birth of Pandora, 1791-1804 (oil on canvas)
2913322 The Birth of Pandora, 1791-1804 (oil on canvas) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Vase with the cortege of Dionysus, bas relief (marble)
885851 Vase with the cortege of Dionysus, bas relief (marble) by Salpion (1st century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Hellenistic (-336 to -30))

Allegory of Joy and Melancholy, 1628 (oil on canvas)
7394035 Allegory of Joy and Melancholy, 1628 (oil on canvas) by Janssens, Abraham (1575-1632); 120.4x97.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Poet's Inspiration, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Mariano Rossi
Arkhangelsk Cathedral Museum, Moscow, Russia (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Silenus and the young Bacchus, 1571-74, (bronze)
7146881 Silenus and the young Bacchus, 1571-74, (bronze) by Duca, Giacomo (Jacopo) del (1520-1604); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Silenus and the young Bacchus)

Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble)
7146160 Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble) by Sansovino, Jacopo (Jacopo Tatti) (1486-1570); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchus, 1496-97, Michelangelo Buonarroti)

Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble)
7146205 Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble) by Vinci, Pierino da (1530-1553); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa)

Bacchanal with cherubs, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129408 Bacchanal with cherubs, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchanal with cherubs, Nicolas Poussin)

The Young Bacchus, c. 1596 (oil on canvas)
7146895 The Young Bacchus, c.1596 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 85x95 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Statue of Dionysus with a panther, Boncompagni Ludivisi collection (marble)
3042834 Statue of Dionysus with a panther, Boncompagni Ludivisi collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Bacchus, 1511-12 (marble)
7146281 Bacchus, 1511-12 (marble) by Sansovino, Jacopo (Jacopo Tatti) (1486-1570); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchus, 1511-12, Jacopo Tatti)

Bacchus, 1511-12 (marble)
7146154 Bacchus, 1511-12 (marble) by Sansovino, Jacopo (Jacopo Tatti) (1486-1570); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchus, 1511-12, Jacopo Tatti)

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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.