Pulpitum Collection

Roman Theatre at Bosra
Syria, Bosra, Roman Theatre

Base with maenads dancing
Base with dancing maenads. Pentelic white marble. Modified roman copy after a original greek of 5th century BC. Sciarra Collection. Roman National Museum. Palazzo Massimo. Rome. Italy

Roman Theatre at Bosra. Scaenae frons, porticus post scaenam
Syria. Bosra. Roman Theatre. Scaenae frons, porticus post scaenam and pulpitum. Detail

Roman Theatre at Bosra. Syria
Syria. Bosra. Roman Theatre

Roman Art. Spain. Andalusia. Italica. Theatre
Roman Art. Spain. Italica. Theatre. Its construction began under Emperor Augustus (1st century BC-1st century AD). Orchestra, frons pulpiti and scaenae frons. Santiponce. Andalusia

Dancing Maenad. Italica. Spain
Dancing Maenad. Circular Altar. Pulpitum of the Italica Theater. 1st century. Archaeological Museum. Seville. Spain

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"Pulpitum: A Glimpse into the Roman Theatrical World" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Roman theater with the magnificent pulpita that adorned these grand stages. These intricately designed bases, featuring maenads dancing, were a testament to the artistic prowess and cultural richness of the Romans. One such remarkable example can be found at the Roman Theatre in Bosra, Syria. With its scaenae frons and porticus post scaenam, this theater was a hub of entertainment and storytelling for audiences centuries ago. The vibrant energy exuded by the base with maenads dancing transports us to an era where performances came alive through music, dance, and drama. Traveling further west to Andalusia in Spain, we encounter another gem - Italica's Theater. This architectural marvel showcases Roman artistry at its finest. As we gaze upon these remnants from history, it becomes evident how integral theater was to their society. The presence of dancing Maenads on various bases within Italica's Theater highlights not only their love for performance but also their reverence for mythology. These mythical female followers of Dionysus symbolized ecstasy and liberation through dance - a concept deeply ingrained in ancient theatrical traditions. As we explore each intricate detail etched onto these bases, it is impossible not to feel awestruck by the level of craftsmanship displayed by those long gone artists. Their dedication to capturing movement and emotion serves as a reminder that even thousands of years later, art continues to transcend time. So let us take a moment to appreciate these remnants from antiquity – reminders of an era when theaters served as epicenters for communal gatherings filled with laughter, tears, passion, and wonderment. Through pulpita like these scattered across different corners of Europe and beyond, Roman culture comes alive once more; inviting us all into their enchanting world where stories unfolded beneath starlit skies.