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Bacchus and Mount Vesuvius, 1st century AD, Roman (wall painting)
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Bacchus and Mount Vesuvius, 1st century AD, Roman (wall painting)
BCC71310 Bacchus and Mount Vesuvius, 1st century AD, Roman (wall painting) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright
Media ID 23347672
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Bacchus Bunch Dionysos Dionysus Garland Grapes Montagne Vesuve Vineyard Serpent Snakes
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This print showcases a remarkable wall painting from the 1st century AD, depicting Bacchus and Mount Vesuvius. The artwork, created by an anonymous Roman artist during ancient times, is now housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples, Italy. The image captures the essence of Bacchus, also known as Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry. He is depicted with a snake coiled around his arm while holding a bunch of grapes in one hand. A garland adorns his head as he stands against the backdrop of majestic Mount Vesuvius. Before its catastrophic eruption in AD 79 that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum under layers of ash and lava, Mount Vesuvius was revered for its natural beauty and fertility. This painting serves as a testament to the harmonious relationship between nature's bounty represented by Bacchus' vineyard and the looming presence of Vesuvius. The intricate details captured within this artwork are truly awe-inspiring. From the delicate feathers on a bird perched nearby to every scale on the serpent wrapped around Bacchus' arm, it exemplifies both artistic skill and reverence for wildlife. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece from centuries past, we are reminded not only of humanity's enduring fascination with mythology but also our vulnerability to nature's unpredictable forces.
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