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Pentheus, king of Thebes resisting Dionysus, 1615 (engraving)
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Pentheus, king of Thebes resisting Dionysus, 1615 (engraving)
3480431 Pentheus, king of Thebes resisting Dionysus, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Pentheus, king of Thebes resisting Dionysus. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenare, Paris, 1615. Engraving circa 1615, by Leonard Gaultier.); Universal History Archive/UIG; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22972924
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Bacchus Blaise De Vigenare Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs Dionysus Greek Mythology Léonard Gaultier Les Images Ou Tableaux Resisting Thebes Greeks Mythological Figure Pagan Paganism Pagans Polytheism Polytheist
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This engraving, titled "Pentheus, king of Thebes resisting Dionysus" transports us back to the 17th century. Created by Leonard Gaultier in 1615, this artwork is a plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, a renowned publication by Blaise de Vigenare. The scene depicted showcases an intense confrontation between Pentheus, the powerful king of Thebes, and Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry in Greek mythology. Pentheus stands tall and defiant as he resists the influence of Dionysus' wild celebrations and pagan rituals. Gaultier's masterful engraving technique brings out every intricate detail in this mythological encounter. The contrasting shades of black and white add depth to the composition while emphasizing the dramatic tension between these two figures. Through this artwork, we are reminded of ancient Greece's rich cultural heritage and its complex religious beliefs. It serves as a visual representation of the clash between traditional values represented by Pentheus' resistance and the liberating forces embodied by Dionysian worship. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported into a world where gods walked among mortals—a world filled with passion, power struggles, and divine intervention.
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