Dionysus Collection (#7)

Marble head of god Dionysus, 2nd century
7145296 Marble head of god Dionysus, 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Marble head of god Dionysus)

Marble head of god Dionysus, 1st century
7145303 Marble head of god Dionysus, 1st century by Roman, (1st century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Marble head of god Dionysus. Knossos 1st century AD)

Statue Marble of god Dionysus, 2nd-3rd century
7145297 Statue Marble of god Dionysus, 2nd-3rd century by Roman, (2nd-3rd century); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Statue Marble of god Dionysus)

Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, c. 1892. Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, c. 1892

Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, modeled c. 1892 (cast 1903 / 07). Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, modeled c. 1892 (cast 1903/07)

The Birth of Bacchus, c. 1790. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of Bacchus, c. 1790

The Windham Bacchus, 1937. Creator: Alvin M Gully
The Windham Bacchus, 1937

Fountain of Mercury in the garden of the Villa Medici... 1691 or after. Fontana di Mercurio nel giardino del Gran Duca di Toscana alla Trinita de Monti adornata di / statue di metallo avanti il

Bacchus giving grapes to women, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60
Bacchus at left giving grapes to women, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60

Bacchus with his companions discovering Ariadne on the island of Naxos, after Reni, 1650-80

Bacchus and drunken Silenus, 1640-60. Creator: Frans van den Wyngaerde
Bacchus and drunken Silenus, 1640-60

Mask of Bacchus with a Wreath of Grape Leaves and Ribbon, from Divers Masques, ca. 1635-45

The Young Bacchus, c. 1589 (oil on canvas)
ALG166344 The Young Bacchus, c.1589 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 93x85 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt)
2607251 Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt) by Storr, Paul (1771-1844); height: 32.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool)
693810 Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool) by Flemish School, (17th century); 257x384 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting the Triumph of Bacchus)

Bacchanalia (engraving)
5216650 Bacchanalia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchanalia. Illustration from Hellas und Rom, eine Kulturgeschichte des Classischen Alterthums)

Dionysus (engraving)
3635221 Dionysus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dionysus. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged and described by G F Hill)

Semele, 1615 (engraving)
3480427 Semele, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Semele. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs)

Head of Young Dionysos (b / w photo)
6020579 Head of Young Dionysos (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of Young Dionysos)

Birth of Bacchus, Wedgwood jasperware bas-relief or tablet (autotype)
6014463 Birth of Bacchus, Wedgwood jasperware bas-relief or tablet (autotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of Bacchus)

A Bacchanalian Festival (litho)
6014164 A Bacchanalian Festival (litho) by Siemiradzki, Hendrik (1843-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bacchanalian Festival)

Monument to Dionysus, god of wine, erected in Athens in 335-34 BC by Lysicrates to celebrate his teams victory in
5998144 Monument to Dionysus, god of wine, erected in Athens in 335-34 BC by Lysicrates to celebrate his teams victory in the theatrical contests (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Bacchus, ancient Roman god of wine (engraving)
5207780 Bacchus, ancient Roman god of wine (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchus, ancient Roman god of wine)

Dionysus counseling the nymph Akme, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696771 Dionysus counseling the nymph Akme, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Dionysus, Kato Paphos, Cyprus; (add.info.: Dionysus the Greek god of wine)

Hunting scene, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696758 Hunting scene, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Dionysus, Kato Paphos

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey
696755 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey. House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

The presentation of baby Dionysus by Hermes. Detail of Hermes, Nectar and Theogen
696753 The presentation of baby Dionysus by Hermes. Detail of Hermes, Nectar and Theogen, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos
617885 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Antefix depicting a maenad and a satyr, Satricum (stone)
704106 Antefix depicting a maenad and a satyr, Satricum (stone) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Dionysian Procession, from El-Jem (Thysdrus) detail of Silenus Riding a Camel (mosaic
1200260 Dionysian Procession, from El-Jem (Thysdrus) detail of Silenus Riding a Camel (mosaic) (detail of 174324) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 119x258 cm; Musee du Bardo, Tunis

Dancers and musicians (chromolitho)
735820 Dancers and musicians (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers and musicians)

Dionysos and Sample (engraving)
662723 Dionysos and Sample (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dionysos and Sample. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Dancing maenads (colour litho)
3098414 Dancing maenads (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing maenads. Detail from a kylix in the Berlin Museum)

Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)
3086889 Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 116.8 x 128.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Two photographs of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn, 1930
Two photographs of Ruth St Denis (In her Lamp dance) and Ted Shawn (in a scene for Orpheus Dionysus at the Munich Dance Congress), 1930 Date: 1930

"Ino and the Infant Bacchus, "in Marble, by J H Foley (engraving)
1617988 " Ino and the Infant Bacchus, " in Marble, by J H Foley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ino and the Infant Bacchus)

Tulip varieties, Tulipa gesneriana. Tulipa odorata flore luteo gemino, Tulipa explicata florum candidorum linearum rubearian, Tulipa ex luteo rubro et viridi variegata. Date: 1736

Tufted titmouse, northern mockingbird and ovenbird
Tufted titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor, northern mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos and ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla. Tufted titmouse 1, mocking-bird 2 and oven-bird 3

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
XIR166518 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii

The Triumph of Bacchus (Fete Champetre), 1911-13 (oil on canvas)
BOO184150 The Triumph of Bacchus (Fete Champetre), 1911-13 (oil on canvas) by Roussel, Ker Xavier (1867-1944); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Bacchus with a Vat, 1904 (marble)
PHG190971 Bacchus with a Vat, 1904 (marble) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 61.5x46.7x45 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bacchus a la cuve, ou Le Chevrepied; ); ePhilippe Galard; French

The Drunkenness of Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble) (detail of 52672)
ALG232644 The Drunkenness of Bacchus, 1496-97 (marble) (detail of 52672) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

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"Dionysus: The Divine Revelry of Greek Mythology" In the pantheon of Greek gods in the Olymp, Dionysus holds a special place as the god of wine, fertility, and ecstatic revelry. Dating back to ancient times, his tales have been immortalized through various artistic depictions and writings. One such representation is seen in an exquisite Byzantine icon titled "SAINTS SERGIUS AND BACCHUS. " This masterpiece showcases Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, seated on his majestic throne alongside Saint Sergius and Saint Bacchus. It beautifully captures the fusion between Greek mythology and Christian beliefs during that era. Another captivating artwork portraying Dionysus is "Dionysus and the Maenads" from 1901. This painting vividly portrays him surrounded by his wild female followers called Maenads, who were known for their frenzied dances and rituals dedicated to their beloved deity. The influence extends beyond paintings; they can be found in sculptures like "Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, " where Hermes protects baby Dionysus from danger. Created by Praxiteles around 370-330 BC, this sculpture exemplifies both gracefulness and tenderness. Bacchic festivities often revolved around wine consumption due to its association with Dionysian worship. A fascinating depiction of this connection can be observed in Annibale Carracci's painting titled "Silenus gathering Grapes. " Silenus was a wise old satyr who served as a companion to Dionysus while symbolizing intoxication's transformative power. The cult had elaborate initiation rites that aimed to connect mortals with divine ecstasy. One such ritual is depicted in a mesmerizing fresco from Villa Dei Mysteri showcasing initiates participating in mysterious ceremonies under the watchful eye of their god.