Dionysus Collection (page 11)

Nude bacchants riding panthers, c. 1506-08 (bronze)
1479394 Nude bacchants riding panthers, c.1506-08 (bronze) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 91.2x90.2 cm; Private Collection; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Two maenads offer wine to Dionysos c. 1796 (copper engraving)
3959718 Two maenads offer wine to Dionysos c.1796 (copper engraving) by Tischbein, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (1751-1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
LRI4645178 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

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
AIS5391585 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

Athenian Attic black-figure amphora with Dionysus and Ariadne, 540-30 BC (terracotta)
1765667 Athenian Attic black-figure amphora with Dionysus and Ariadne, 540-30 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 53.3x35.6 cm; J

Greek Wine (engraving)
5216623 Greek Wine (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Wine. Illustration from Hellas und Rom)

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas)
FTB165466 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Wine label depicting Bacchus (colour litho)
982258 Wine label depicting Bacchus (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label reading Bleu Passier au Bacchus E Daloz Successeur, Dole (Jura)

Bacchus. Creator: Unknown
Bacchus

Bacchus Seated on a Barrel between Amor and Music, c. 1590. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Bacchus Seated on a Barrel between Amor and Music, c. 1590

Triumph of Bacchus who is seated on a carriage at left, 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Triumph of Bacchus who is seated on a carriage at left, 1531-76

Cabaret of Ramponaux, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Cabaret of Ramponaux, c. 1760. Formerly attributed to Benoit-Louis Prevost

Two Ornamental Bands with Cupid and Heads of the Four Seasons, probably 1648

The Infant Bacchus, 1811. Creator: Richard Westall
The Infant Bacchus, 1811

The Rule of Bacchus [left panel], c. 1535. Creator: Workshop of Albrecht Altdorfer
The Rule of Bacchus [left panel], c. 1535

Autumn, c. 1740 / 1750. Creator: Corrado Giaquinto
Autumn, c. 1740/1750

Cased Pair of Double-Barreled Turn-Off Flintlock Pistols, French, Paris, ca. 1800. The plaques feature heads of Medusa and Bacchus

Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1743 / 1745. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1743/1745

Ariadne, Cupid and Bacchus, 1788. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Ariadne, Cupid and Bacchus, 1788

The Feast of the Gods, 1514 / 1529. Creator: Giovanni Bellini
The Feast of the Gods, 1514/1529

The Infant Bacchus, probably 1505 / 1510. Creator: Giovanni Bellini
The Infant Bacchus, probably 1505/1510

Bacchus, 1867. Creator: Simeon Solomon
Bacchus, 1867

Seven Boys, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Seven Boys, 1625-77

Eleven Boys and Three Goats, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Eleven Boys and Three Goats, 1625-77

Nine Small Boys, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Nine Small Boys, 1625-77

Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron (Œuvres de Scarron)
Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron ( uvres de Scarron); the poet sitting in a chair, seen from behind, women to either side representing caricatures of the nine muses, Pan, Bacchus

Bacchus, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

The Vine, or Plumpy Bacchus, 1880. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Vine, or Plumpy Bacchus, 1880

Triumph of Bacchus, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Brebiette
Triumph of Bacchus, 17th century

Bacchus, Satyr, and Lion, 1610-42. Creator: Pierre Brebiette
Bacchus, Satyr, and Lion, 1610-42

Naissance de Bacchus (Birth of Bacchus), 18th century. Creator: Pierre Alexandre Aveline
Naissance de Bacchus (Birth of Bacchus), 18th century

The Feast of Bacchus, ca. 1738. Creator: Pierre Alexandre Aveline
The Feast of Bacchus, ca. 1738

Bacchus standing in a niche holding grapes in his raised right hand, fruit in his left hand, a dog lower right, ca. 1515-27

The Arrival of the Wine Vat, ca. 1755. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
The Arrival of the Wine Vat, ca.1755

Bacchus, Music, Amor, 1575-1600. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Bacchus, Music, Amor, 1575-1600

Design for a Vase with a Bacchic Frieze, from: Vases, 1746

The Drunk Bacchus, ca. 1520. Creator: Hans Baldung
The Drunk Bacchus, ca. 1520

Ecce Homo with Ornamental Border showing the Triumph of Bacchus, 1511

Plate 17: Bacchus standing in a niche, holding grapes over a plate, accompanied by an infant satyr, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Bacchanal before an altar to the gods, ca. 1645. Creator: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Bacchanal before an altar to the gods, ca. 1645

Bust of Bacchus surrounded by strapwork, from the series Deorum dearumque, a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius, 1573

The Fete of Bacchus. n. d. Creator: Claude Gillot
The Fete of Bacchus.n.d

The Wedding of Cupid and Psyche (right panel), ca. 1530-61

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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.