Bronze Sculpture "bacchus As A Child," 19th Century
Small bronze figure depicting Bacchus as a child, raising a cup with one hand and holding a bunch of grapes with the other, with one foot resting on an urn. Note: shows signs of wear and a flaw on the wrist.
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: H 10 x Diam. 3.9 cm
Bacchus, god of wine and intoxication, is a major deity in Roman mythology, identified with the Greek god Dionysus. The son of Jupiter and Semele, he embodies wine and celebration, as well as ecstasy and the liberation of the senses. Often depicted with satyrs, maenads, and bunches of grapes, he symbolizes life’s pleasures and the surrender to one’s passions.
In the 19th century, Bacchus remained a prominent figure in the arts, particularly in painting and sculpture. These depictions reflect the era’s fascination with Greco-Roman antiquity.
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Bronze
Diameter: 3,9
Height: 10
Reference (ID): 1851045
Availability: In stock
