Roman - Sarcophagus Depicting the Birth of Dionysus - Walters 2333
This sarcophagus, also called the "Childhood Sarcophagus," depicts the birth of the god Dionysus (the Roman Bacchus) in exquisitely detailed high relief. At the left, the newborn god is nursed by a nymph and su... More
Sebastiano Conca - Allegory of Autumn - Walters 371792
Conca represents the different character of the four seasons through one of the most favored artistic motifs of the 18th century, the "putto" (embodying the spirit of a little child). The playful, tender, and f... More
John Reinhard Weguelin – Bacchus Triumphant (1882)
Bacchus depicted as a child, being carried through the streets in a triumphal procession. He sits upon a wild boar, festooned with blossoms, and above his head he holds a thyrsus.
Satyr Bacchus Petit Palais ADUT00240
Satyr giving a grapevine to Bacchus child. Cameo glass, 1st half of the 1st century. From Italy. Français : Satyre tendant une grappe de raisin à Bacchus enfant. Verre-camée, 1re moitié du Ier siècle. Provena... More