Description
Maenad looking down at the ground. High-quality reproduction of a bas-relief made of molded marble (marble powder bonded with resin). Finished with the application of aging patinas based on natural earth tones that give it the texture and appearance of an ancient sculpture embellished by the passage of time.
Measurements: Height: 143 cm. Width: 79 cm.
Relief inspired by ancient museum models.
Reproductions of reliefs and sculptures inspired by classical art. Handmade in Spain. Ideal for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices). Relief suitable for outdoor use, terraces, and gardens, resistant to the elements.
Maenad looking down at the ground. Reproduction inspired by a Roman relief, found in the Prado Museum. This relief depicts a maenad dancing with a thyrsus and her head inclined towards the ground. The original is a Roman copy of a Greek relief made in Athens in the late 5th century BCE.
The maenads were the followers of Dionysus, the god of wine and enthusiasm. These women are frequently represented in ancient Greek and Roman art, in fresco paintings and vases, in reliefs and sculptures, or in mosaics. They are often portrayed dancing in frenzy, dressed in flowing tunics and ivy crowns, and holding the thyrsus (staff) and other objects related to Dionysus and wine, such as pitchers or bunches of grapes. The maenads represent the celebration of the Dionysian cult, where spiritual liberation, ecstasy, and enthusiasm (en-theos, god within oneself), the experience of union with the divine, were experienced. Representations of ménads in ancient art provide a fascinating window into the artistic expression of the beliefs and mysticism of ancient Greece.
Decorating with reliefs inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity offers the opportunity to achieve a unique fusion of history and art. The sculptural technique of bas-relief, which combines depth and detail, makes these reliefs stand out in our spaces, adding a touch of distinction to our homes.
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