Relief Maenad with tambourine. 67x50cm

Description

Relief “Maenad with tambourine”. Decorative bas-relief made in molded alabaster (alabaster powder plus binders), with application of oil polychrome and aging patinas. Wooden frame gilded with gold leaf and estofados.

Measurements: Height: 67 cm. Width: 50 cm.

Reproductions of sculptures and reliefs, inspired by original pieces from museums, ancient, Renaissance, and neoclassical art. Handcrafted in Spain. Ideal for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices).

Relief “Maenad with tambourine”. In Greek mythology, maenads were the followers of Dionysus, Bacchus for the Romans, the god of wine and enthusiasm. The first maenads were the nymphs who were in charge of his upbringing, and who were later possessed by him, inspiring them with mystical madness. This sets them apart from the Bacchantes, mortal women who emulate the maenads, dedicating themselves to the orgiastic cult of Dionysus. In many sources, Maenads and Bacchantes are synonymous, with Bacchante being the Latin term for Maenad.

These women are frequently depicted 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 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 maenads in classical art provide a fascinating window into the artistic expression of the beliefs and mysticism of ancient Greece.

Decorating with reproductions of reliefs inspired by classical art, such as this Maenad bas-relief, is a timeless way to beautify our homes. These pieces, which capture the beauty of ancient sculpture, add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any interior environment, such as the library, living room, lobby, or office.