Two alabaster sculptures, Bacchus, late 18th century
Two alabaster sculptures, Bacchus, late 18th century
5.000,00 €
These two sculptures represent Bacchus, a Roman god corresponding to Dionysus in Greek mythology.
He can be recognized by his attribute, the bunch of grapes he holds in one hand and the vine wrapped around a trunk.
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| Dimensions | 28 × 7 cm |
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Indeed, Bacchus, God of wine, of the vine, of course, but also God of festivities, of dance, of vegetation, of pleasures and excesses
These two statuettes were brought back after a long journey through Europe.
This trip was called "The Grand Tour" and was made by many artists or aristocrats, its purpose was to learn about the arts and classical culture.
Alabaster is a material, used in stone cutting and sculpture.
We find its trace since the antiquity. It came back into fashion in the 12th century and during the Renaissance.
White and translucent when pure, alabaster is often combined with various oxides, especially iron, which gives it various colours (yellow, brown, red, orange, pink), often divided into bands.
The large statuette sold for 2800 euros
28 x 7 cm
The small one at 2600 euros
25 x 6.5 cm
