Greetings Card : Dancing Maenad. Italica. Spain
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Dancing Maenad. Italica. Spain
Dancing Maenad. Circular Altar. Pulpitum of the Italica Theater. 1st century. Archaeological Museum. Seville. Spain
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Altar Andalusia Archaeological Bacchus Carrara Circular Dancer Dionysian Dionysios Dionysos Dionysus Follower Followers Italica Luni Maenad Marble Move Movement Mythological Mythology Pulpitum Satyr Seville Theater Thiasus
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of ancient history and enchantment to your special occasions with our Dancing Maenad greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite design features the captivating image of a Dancing Maenad from the Pulpitum of the Italica Theater in Seville, Spain, dating back to the 1st century. The Maenad, a female follower of Dionysus, is shown in a lively and joyful dance around a circular altar, evoking the spirit of ancient rituals and mythology. Add a unique and thoughtful touch to your message with this stunning, rights-managed artwork from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Dancing Maenad at the Circular Altar of Italica's Pulpitum This evocative image captures the essence of ancient Dionysian revelry, as depicted in the 1st-century marble sculpture of a Maenad (female follower of Dionysus) dancing at the circular altar of the Pulpitum of the Italica Theater in Seville, Spain. The Pulpitum, an ancient stage building, is now housed in the Archaeological Museum of Seville. The Maenad, dressed in an intricately pleated chiton and himation, is lost in the moment as she moves gracefully, her arms outstretched, in a trance-like state. Her hair, wild and untamed, flows around her as she dances, symbolizing the uninhibited and ecstatic nature of Dionysian worship. The circular altar, adorned with intricate carvings of grapes, ivy, and other symbols of Dionysus, is the focus of her dance. The altar, along with the surrounding architecture, is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of Italica, an ancient Roman city in Andalusia, Spain. The Maenad is accompanied by a Satyr, a mythological half-human, half-animal creature, who is also a follower of Dionysus. His presence underscores the lively and boisterous nature of Dionysian festivities. The marble sculpture, with its intricate details and lifelike depiction of the dancers, showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the ancient Roman artisans. The use of Carrara marble, a prized material for its durability and beauty, further emphasizes the importance of this artwork in the annals of ancient Roman history and mythology. This image offers a glimpse into the vibrant and richly symbolic world of ancient Roman mythology, inviting us to explore the mysteries of the past and the enduring allure of the Dionysian Thiasus (followers of Dionysus).
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