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Bacchant dancer striking a tympanum or tambourine
Bacchant dancer striking a tympanum or tambourine with her hand.. Painting removed from a wall of a room, possibly a triclinium or dining room, in a house in Pompeii in 1749. It shows a bacchant dancer striking a tympanum or tambourine with her hand. She wears a necklace and bracelets, and a fine robe in white lined with red, the colour of Bacchus. Copperplate engraved by Tommaso Piroli from his own Antichita di Ercolano (Antiquities of Herculaneum), Rome, 1789
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1. Title: Bacchant Dancer Striking a Tympanum or Tambourine: A Snapshot of Ancient Revelry from Pompeii This image captures the essence of ancient revelry, as a Bacchant dancer strikes a tympanum or tambourine with an animated hand. The painting, removed from the wall of a room in Pompeii in 1749, offers a glimpse into the lively and mystical world of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, fertility, and theater. The Bacchant dancer, adorned with intricate jewelry, including a necklace and bracelets, exudes an aura of wild abandon. Her fine robe, in the color of Bacchus – white, lined with red – billows around her as she beats the rhythmic instrument with fervor and passion. The tympanum or tambourine, a symbol of music and rhythm, adds to the infectious energy of the scene. The painting, a copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli, is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the ancient Roman civilization. It was created as part of his "Antichita di Ercolano" (Antiquities of Herculaneum) series, published in Rome in 1789. The meticulous detail and lifelike quality of the engraving provide a stunning representation of the original artwork that once graced the walls of a triclinium or dining room in Pompeii. The Bacchant dancer striking a tympanum or tambourine is not only a beautiful work of art but also an intriguing piece of history. It offers a window into the vibrant and enigmatic world of ancient Roman culture, inviting us to explore the mysteries of the past and appreciate the enduring power of art.
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