God Bacchus Serpentarius. 186 cm.

Description

Reproduction of a sculpture of the god Bacchus Serpentarius in neoclassical style made of molded marble (marble powder + resin). Patina and texture of ancient marble. The finish is achieved with a slight aging based on natural earth, giving the statue a unique beauty and texture very similar to an ancient piece.

The sculpture is manufactured hollow for easy handling. Ideal for both interior and exterior decoration, gardens, and terraces.

Dimensions: Height: 186 cm. Width: 75 cm. Depth: 66 cm.

Integrated base dimensions: 51 x 36 x 15 cm.

Approximate weight: 80 kg.

Statue of Bacchus Serpentarius (Dionysus). Reproduction of neoclassical style from a private collection. Represents Bacchus holding a snake.

Bacchus, the god of wine in Greco-Roman mythology, personifies joy and ecstasy, exaltation, and enthusiasm. Bacchus (Dionysus in Greece) was the son of Jupiter and the mortal Semele. He is the patron of vineyards and harvests and, according to myths, taught humanity the cultivation of the vine and the production of wine. In his cults, he induced ecstasy through this drink.

In art, Bacchus is often represented as a young man crowned with a crown of vine leaves and accompanied by satyrs and nymphs. His influence extended to the arts such as theater, poetry, and music. Bacchic festivals were sacred ceremonies in honor of this god, in which Bacchus-Dionysus infused in his worshipers the union with divinity through enthusiasm (enthusiasmós – en-theos, “god within oneself”).

Reproductions of large classical sculptures representing characters from mythology, gods, and heroes, add a special touch of harmony and beauty to interior decoration such as living rooms, entrances, and lobbies, especially standing out in outdoor spaces, gardens, courtyards, and terraces.

Through these sculptures of Greco-Roman deities such as Apollo, Venus, or Bacchus, we not only showcase the aesthetics of classical art but also the symbolic richness of ancient mythology. When we choose a specific god, like this sculpture of the god Bacchus Serpentarius, we can express not only our aesthetic tastes and interests but also our personal values or aspirations related to its symbolic meaning.