Dionysius Collection (page 3)

Roman marble statue of Bacchus from Glouchestershire

Macedonian coin of the fifth century BC. A coin from Mende showing Dionysus on a mule with a drinking cup, from the British Museums collection

Roman wallpainting showing Mount Vesuvius and Bacchus (Dionysus) or the Genius Loci, Pompeii, Italy
Roman wallpainting, Pompeii, Italy; showing Mount Vesuvius and the figure of Bacchus (Dionysus) god of wine wearing clusters of grapes or of the Genius Loci. The snake is a protective cthonic deity

Dionysius, Greek god of wine. Bust of Dionysius, known as Bacchus in the Roman pantheon

Fresco from the Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii, Italy, c1st century BC-1st century AD
Fresco from the Villa of the Mysteries, dedicated to the rites of Dionysius, Pompeii, Italy, c1st century BC-1st century AD

Camera obscura, 1855. Drawing a landscape using a portable camera obscura in the form of a tent. From The Museum of Science and Art by Dionysius Lardner. (London, 1855)

John the Baptist, with the attributes of Bacchus, 1513-1516. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
John the Baptist, with the attributes of Bacchus, 1513-1516. John the Baptist is regarded as a prophet by three religions: Christianity, Islam, and Mandaeanism

Parthian silver dish showing Dionysus with Ariadne
Parthian silver dish showing Dionysus on a chariot with Ariadne, the very small female figure. The dish has Hellenistic influences, but is in Bactrian style. From the British Museums collection

Wall-paintings from the Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii, 1st century
Wall-paintings from the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, showing scenes of initiation into the rites of Dionysus, 1st century

Detail of late Roman period Greek sarcophagus, showing Dionysiac revels. In the National Museum in Athens

Philip, Duke of Orleans, Regent of France, c1715-1746. Artist: Nicolas de Largilliere
Philip, Duke of Orleans, Regent of France, 1715-1746. Philip (1674-1723) ruled France as Regent from 1715 during the minority of Louis XV

Double herm of Dionysus and Heracles. Roman, remodelled in modern times. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1664. Artist: Ferdinand Bol
Bacchus and Ariadne, 1664. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Head of Dionysus, God of Wine and patron of wine making. Roman, after a Greek model of the mid 4th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Portrait bust of Dionysus, God of Wine and patron of wine making. Roman, after a Greek model of the 4th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Statue of Dionysus, God of Wine and patron of wine making. Roman, after a Greek model of the 4th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Dionysus fighting with the Indians. Mosaic. Palazzo Massimo
Pavement mosaic depicting Dionysus fighting with the Indians. 4th century. From Villa Rufinella. Roman National Museum. Palazzo Massimo. Rome. Italy

Damocles is made to sit at a banquet table under a sword which is hanging by a single hair to show the fragility of a kings fortune

Interior Theater Dionysius Athens Felix Bonfils
Interior, Theater of Dionysius, Athens; Felix Bonfils (French, 1831 - 1885); Athens, Greece; 1872; Albumen silver print

Dionysius Areopagite Converting Pagan Philosophers
Dionysius the Areopagite Converting the Pagan Philosophers; Antoine Caron (French, 1521 - 1599); 1570s; Oil on panel; 92.7 × 72.1 cm (36 1, 2 × 28 3, 8 in.)

Dionysius Lardner, 1793 -1859. Irish Scientific Writer. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Saint Denis (Also Called Dionysius, Dennis, Or Denys). Third Century Christian Martyr And Saint. Bishop Of Paris. Here Seen Carrying His Head To His Place Of Burial (Below)

Denis P

Dionysius The Renegade, Also Known As Dionysius Of Heraclea. Stoic Philosopher From The 3Rd Century Bc. From The Book Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Mithridates Vi 132 -63Bc Aka Mithridates The Great (Megas) And Eupator Dionysius King Of Pontus From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
High Street, Market Harborough, near Corby, Leicestershire, England. Showing St Dionysius Church Date: 1907

Dionysius the Areopagite
ST DIONYSIUS THE AREOPAGITE Converted by Paul on the Areopagus, he became the first bishop of Athens but was martyred by Domitian

Bacchus, Ancient Roman god of Wine (Dionysius in Greek pantheon) riding on a tiger. Roman mosaic of 1st or 2nd century AD. British Museum, London

Drawing a landscape using a portable camera obscura in the form of a tent. From Dionysius Lardner The Museum of Science and Art, London, 1855

Masks of Dionysos and Silenos. Roman relief. 2nd century AD
Roman relief depicting masks of Dionysus and Silenos. Marble. First half of 2nd century AD. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Dionysius Halicarnassus
DIONYSIUS OF HALICARNASSUS Greek critic and historian Date: 1ST CENTURY

St Dionysius of Alexand
DIONYSIUS OF ALEXANDRIA Bishop of Alexandria, theologian and saint Date: 200 - 265

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Festival Dionysius
Artokoloro

Passion Flower 1799 Gouache vellum sheet 10 3 / 8 x 7 15 / 16
Artokoloro

Festival Dionysius 1549 Engraving sheet 13 1 / 16 x 19 1 / 8
Artokoloro

St. Dionysius of Alexandria, Church Father, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Jan Goeree, 1698

Amphitheatre
circa 1930: The Theatre of Dionysius in Athens, named after the Greek god of wine and vegetation, whose worshippers indulged in orgiastic rituals. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dionysius, Greek god of wine (Bacchus in Roman pantheon). Bust

Andrians or The Great Bacchanal with Woman Playing a Lute : 1628, oil on canvas. Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) French painter

Feast of Bacchus also called The Drinkers. Diego Velasquez (1599-1660) Spanish painter. Dionysius, in Greek mythology the god of wine, here with drunken Spanish peasants

Bacchus c1597. Ancient Roman god of wine (Dionysius in the Greek pantheon), seated as at a banquet, with wreath of vine leaves, holding drinking vessel. Michelangelo Merisi de Caravaggio (1573-1610)

Dionysius Lardner (1793-1859) Irish-born scientific writer. Professor of natural philosophy and astronomy at London University (University College). From 1840-1845 he lectured in USA and Cuba

St Dionysius (Denis) praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis. Early woodcut from flysheet published Regensberg

St Denis also Denys or Dionysius, Patron Saint of France (dc150). First bishop of Paris. Under Valerian, beheaded at Montmartre and was said to carry his head to his burial on site at Saint-Denis

The Life of St Denis (Denys or Dionysius) written by a monk of the Abbey of St Denis. St Denis consecrates a church in Paris and baptises new Christians

Dionysius, Greek god of wine) in sailing boat surrounded by dolphins Greek dish 530 BC

Dion Boucicault (also Bourcicault, and Dionysius Lardner Boursiquot) (1820-1890) Irish-born British actor, playwright and producer. Author of Sensation Dramas

Section of the bone cavern at Gaylenreuth, Franconia, Germany. William Buckland (1784-1856) English geologist and clergyman, considered the remains to be evidence of the Biblical Flood

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"Dionysius: A Journey Through Mythology, Art, and History" Step into the world of Dionysius, a figure that has captivated artists and historians throughout centuries. From ancient Greek mythology to religious iconography, this enigmatic character continues to inspire awe and fascination. In "Dionysus and the Maenads, 1901, " we witness the wild frenzy of his followers as they dance in ecstatic celebration. The Roman mosaic detail at El Djem transports us back to the second century, where an infant Dionysus fearlessly rides on a majestic tiger. The engraving of Saint Denis of Paris from the 3rd century AD showcases how Dionysius' influence transcended cultures and religions. Meanwhile, "The Sword of Damocles" painting reminds us of the precariousness of power. A sailing boat surrounded by dolphins adorns an Ancient Greek dish from 530 BC, depicting Dionysius traversing through mythical waters. In "The Triumph of Catholic Doctrine, " Practical Theology and Boethius stand alongside symbols representing hope and St. Pope Dionysius himself. Damocles dines with a sword hanging over his head in another depiction that symbolizes imminent danger. Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece "Bacchus" captures the essence of this god's hedonistic nature during the Baroque period. Roman marble sarcophagi adorned with Dionysiac scenes transport us further into history while showcasing society's fascination with this deity's tales. Mosaic artwork at Palazzo Massimo depicts Dionysus engaging in combat against Indians—an epic battle frozen in time. Finally, a third-century floor mosaic found at Rome's national museum places Dionysis front and center—a testament to his enduring legacy even after millennia have passed. Join us on this captivating journey through artistry inspired by mythological tales surrounding Dionysius—where gods clash with mortals amidst celebrations filled with ecstasy, danger, and eternal allure.