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Bacchus, Roman god of grape-harvest, wine and ritual madness, 1812 (engraving)
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Bacchus, Roman god of grape-harvest, wine and ritual madness, 1812 (engraving)
7235642 Bacchus, Roman god of grape-harvest, wine and ritual madness, 1812 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchus, Roman god of the grape-harvest, winemaking and wine, of fertility, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, festivity and theatre. In wreath of vine leaves. Greek god Dionysus. Copperplate engraving by Pieter Bodart (1676-1712) from Henricus Spoors Deorum et Heroum, Virorum et Mulierum Illustrium Imagines Antiquae Illustatae, Gods and Heroes, Men and Women, Illustrated with Antique Images, Petrum, Amsterdam, 1715. First published as Favissae utriusque antiquitatis tam Romanae quam Graecae in 1707. Henricus Spoor was a Dutch physician, classical scholar, poet and writer, fl. 1694-1716.); © Florilegius
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This engraving from 1812 depicts Bacchus, the Roman god of grape-harvest, wine, and ritual madness. Created by Pieter Bodart, this artwork showcases the divine figure wreathed in vine leaves, symbolizing his association with fertility and winemaking. Bacchus is also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology. The intricate copperplate engraving captures the essence of Bacchus' multifaceted nature - he represents not only festivity and theatre but also religious ecstasy and insanity. This portrayal reflects the ancient belief that wine had transformative powers capable of inducing both joyous celebration and wild abandon. Originally published in 1715 as part of Henricus Spoors Deorum et Heroum collection, this print has become a testament to classical artistry. Henricus Spoor himself was a Dutch physician and scholar who dedicated his work to illustrating gods, heroes, men, and women from antiquity. In this black-and-white portrait set against an ancient Roman backdrop, Bodart's skillful craftsmanship brings out every detail of Bacchus' countenance. The image evokes a sense of timelessness while simultaneously capturing the spirit of the eighteenth century. As we gaze upon this enchanting print today, we are reminded not only of Bacchus' mythical status but also how art can transcend centuries to preserve stories from our past.
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