Minor Divinity Collection (#7)

Imperial Roman era bas-relief from a sarcophagus depicting the Triumph of Bacchus, in the Museo Lapidario Maffeiano, Verona Verona Museo Lapidario Maffeiano Low Relief, Basrelief

Three Graces, scuptural group preserved in the Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana in Siena Siena Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Roman funerary cippus dedicated to Junia Procula, in the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence Florence Galleria degli Uffizi Cippus, Memorial Stone Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Stone mask; in the House of the Gilded Cupids (Casa degli Amorini Dorati) in Pompeii Pompeii House of the Gilded Cupids Head First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

A statue of the fountain of the Naiads or Acqua Marcia in Piazza della Repubblica in Rome Rome Piazza della Repubblica Fountain Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century

The fountain of the Naiads or Acqua Marcia in Piazza della Repubblica in Rome Rome Piazza della Repubblica Fountain Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Vases with black glaze and oil lamp in the shape of a Satyr, in the Faina Museum in Orvieto Orvieto Faina Museum Oil Lamp, Vase Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of Abundance, by Francesco Segala, in a niche on the third landing of the Scala dell'Abbondanza. Doge's Palace, Venice Venice Doge's Palace

Hercules and Cacus, sculpture by Baccio Bandinelli, located in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The equestrian monument to Cosimo I and a detail of the Fountain of Neptune, in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Monumental Fountain, Statue Mannerism

Altar dedicated to the Lares of Augustus, in the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence Florence Galleria degli Uffizi Altar Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Hellenistic statue of a nymph, in the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, in Greece Greece Rhodes, Archaeological Museum Statue Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Kore as a Muse; Roman copy of a Greek original kept in the Palazzo Ducale in Mantova Mantova Palazzo Ducale Bust Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1939

Relief with nymph Cirene in London and at the Augustan Exhibition in Rome in 1938 Rome Augustan Exhibition Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1938

Female satyr playing the tambourine, with two small satyrs dancing; work by Clodion. Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny Statuette Neoclassicism

Jug depicting Silenus drunk, from Nevers, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Jug Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Pan with a bacchanal; work by Clodion. Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Sculptural Group Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Louis XVI gilded bronze candelabra preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Candelabrum Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Carillon with statuette attributed to Clodion preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Musical Instrument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

The image show the remains of a high relief, with scenes of Dionysus, located in the Athenian Theater of the same name. Greece Athens, Theatre of Dionysus High Relief First Imperial Period

Statuette of a dancing faun, in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Greece Athens, National Museum Statuette Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Votive relief with a young man in front of a horse, in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Greece Athens, National Archaeological Museum Relief. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Votive relief dedicated to Pan, with dancing nymphs, in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Greece Athens, National Archaeological Museum Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Cups and statuette of Mercury preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Statuette Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Hellenic clay figures taken from Myrina depicting an elephant outfitted for war crushing a Galatian warrior, Silenus holding the arm of young Dionysius

Satyr holding a jug, bronze statuette by Valerio Cioli, in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence Museo Nazionale del Bargello Statuette Mannerism

Maenad heads, in the Museo Nazionale in Gela Gela Museo Nazionale Sculpture Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1960. Date of Artwork:V sec. a. C

Votive relief dedicated to Dionysus discovered at Torni on the Red Sea and in the National Museum of Berlin. It was at the Augustan Exhibition in Rome in 1938 Rome Augustan Exhibition Relief Roman

Satyrs crushing grapes. Relief exhibited at the 1997-1998 Mostra Augustea in Rome and now at the Museo Archeologico in Venice Rome Museo della Civilt Romana Relief Trajanic Period, Imperial Period

Faun, detail of the statue of Bacchus, by Michelangelo, in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence Museo Nazionale del Bargello Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance

Bacchus, marble, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), Bargello National Museum, Florence Florence Bargello National Museum Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance

Olympus and a nymph, wall painting in the House of Menander in Pompeii Pompeii House of Menander Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Winged Satyr. Fresco originating from Ercolano and conserved in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Detail of a red figure Neo-Attic crater with Bacchic scenes and combat between fantastic animals; the work is preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Crater, Vase Classical

French tapestry depicting the dance of nymphs, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Tapestry Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Front of a sarcophagus depicting nymphs and satyrs, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Sarcophagus. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:III-II sec. a.C

Hellenistic era Roman statue of the "Nymph with a shell" preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Musuem Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Silenus with Bacchus as a child in his arms. Roman work taken from the Borghese collection now preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Musuem Statue Roman Art, Europe

Satyr returning from the hunt. Relief preserved at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Relief. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:I-II sec

Bust of a satyr, Roman work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Bust Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:150-100 a.C

The Sarcophagus of the Muses on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:150

Relief depicting a sacrificial offering by Silenus and a satyr, on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Relief. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:II sec. d.C

Relief depicting a sacrifice of Bacchus and Silenus on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Statue of Polyhymnia on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:I sec. a.aC.-IV sec.d.C

The Three Graces: bas-relief on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Bacchus and Silenus: group on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

The nymph of Fontainebleau; bronze bas-relief by Benvenuto Cellini preserved at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Mannerism

Painted antefix with Silenus, in the Museo Nazionale in Gela Gela Museo Nazionale Mural Painting Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1960. Date of Artwork:VI-V sec. a.C

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"Exploring the Divine: Unveiling the Minor Divinity in Florence's Piazza della Signoria" In the heart of Florence, amidst the grandeur of marble and artistic masterpieces, lies a hidden realm of minor divinity. Amongst them, Hercules and Cacus stand tall, their statues by Baccio Bandinelli commanding attention in Piazza della Signoria. As if frozen in time, they mirror Michelangelo's David nearby, forming an intriguing juxtaposition that captivates onlookers. As you stroll through this enchanting square, adorned with vibrant flowers and plants, your gaze is drawn to "Ercole e Caco, " Bandinelli's masterpiece against a picturesque backdrop. The bronze statue of Neptune fountain also catches your eye as a young girl marvels at its magnificence. Venturing further into this divine world, you encounter frescoes from Pompeii depicting Silens engaging in revelry with satyrs while holding up theatrical masks – a testament to ancient Roman celebrations. Nearby is Pontormo's study for Vertumnus' figure; his drawing evokes curiosity about this lesser-known deity. The Uffizi Gallery beckons you next with Botticelli's iconic Primavera painting. Its intricate details reveal Flora amidst a tapestry of mythical figures and symbols representing rebirth and fertility. A Greek puteal adorned with Hermes carrying Dionysus to nymphs offers another glimpse into ancient mythology within Vatican City's museums. Delving deeper into these realms of divinity brings forth Bacchanals filled with fauns triumphantly carrying gods alongside musicians playing pan-pipes and tibias - an ode to joyous revelries celebrated throughout history. Giulio Romano's Apollo and the Muses painting adds yet another layer to this rich tapestry as creativity intertwines with divine inspiration. Florence embraces these minor deities within its embrace; they may not be widely known, but their presence is felt in every corner.