Maenads Collection

Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Dionysus and two Maenads. Attic black-figured amphora, ca 550-530 BC. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Bathing of the Nymphs. Artist: Munoz Degrain, Antonio (1840-1924)
Bathing of the Nymphs. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

Silenus gathering Grapes, c. 1598. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Silenus gathering Grapes, c. 1598. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Washington DC, USA - Library of Congress Mural - Orpheus
Washington DC, USA - Mural Painting - The Greek Heroes by Walter McEwen (1860-1943). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Orpheus. Slain by the Bacchantes. Date: 1920

Satyr and Nymph with Birds. Module of a wallpaper, c.1525. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
Satyr and Nymph with Birds. Module of a wallpaper, c.1525. Private Collection

Ulysses and the Sirens, Mid of the 19th cen.. Creator: Menn, Barthélemy (1815-1893)
Ulysses and the Sirens, Mid of the 19th century. Private Collection

Ulysse et les Sirènes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Ulysse et les Sirenes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Found in the collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

Bacchus, ca 1590. Creator: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Bacchus, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Bacchus, Between 1640 and 1650. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
Bacchus, Between 1640 and 1650. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Bacchanalia, ca 1665-1669. Creator: Carpioni, Giulio (1613-1678)
Bacchanalia, ca 1665-1669. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Triumph of Bacchus, 1635-1640. Creator: Fracanzano, Francesco (1612-1656)
The Triumph of Bacchus, 1635-1640. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Neptune and Amphitrite, 1600s. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Neptune and Amphitrite, 1600s. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Chants sur l'eau, 1912. Creator: Auburtin, Jean Francis (1866-1930)
Chants sur l'eau, 1912. Found in the Collection of the Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Figurine marine soufflant dans une conque (golfe de Porto), c. 1908. Creator: Auburtin, Jean Francis (1866-1930)
Figurine marine soufflant dans une conque (golfe de Porto), c. 1908. Private Collection

Sirène renversée soufflant dans une conque. Creator: Auburtin, Jean Francis (1866-1930)
Sirene renversee soufflant dans une conque. Private Collection

The youth of Bacchus (La jeunesse de Bacchus), 1884. Creator: Bouguereau, William-Adolphe
The youth of Bacchus (La jeunesse de Bacchus), 1884. Private Collection

The Siren, 1873. Found in the Collection of Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

La Danse des bacchantes (The Dance of Bacchantes), 1849. Found in the Collection of Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Bacchanalia, before 1659. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Roman Orgy. Artist: Kotarbinsky, Vasilii (Wilhelm) Alexandrovich (1849-1921)
Roman Orgy. Private Collection

Nymph Ismene, 1878. Artist: Landelle, Charles (1821-1908)
Nymph Ismene, 1878. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Siren (La Sirene), 1896
The Siren (La Sire ne), 1896. Found in the Collection of Musee d art moderne et contemporain, Saint-E tienne Me tropole

Sirens, 1875. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Siren (La Sirena), ca 1893. Found in the Collection of Galleria Civica d Arte Moderna, Torino

The Triumphal Procession of Bacchus. Found in the Collection of Frans Hals Museum Haarlem

The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Nymph with Satyrs, ca 1627. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Nymph with Satyrs, ca 1627. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

ORPHEUS AND BACCHANTES
After the death of Eurydice, he goes off women, and they off him : when he meets a group of Maenads celebrating Dionysos, they tear him to pieces like wild animals

The Slaying of Orpheus, 1914 (oil on canvas)
715084 The Slaying of Orpheus, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 54.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orphee Depece); Photo © Christies Images

Orpheus torn to pieces by the Bacchantes (chromolitho)
1094450 Orpheus torn to pieces by the Bacchantes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus torn to pieces by the Bacchantes)

Bacchanalia, before 1659 (oil on canvas)
6262415 Bacchanalia, before 1659 (oil on canvas) by Wautier, Michaelina (1617-89); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info)

Bacchanal, 1871 (oil on canvas)
1262846 Bacchanal, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 42.5x82.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Maenad Ceiling in the Palazzo Chigi, Rome, c. 1770s (fresco)
704238 Maenad Ceiling in the Palazzo Chigi, Rome, c.1770s (fresco) by Cades, Giuseppe (1750-99); (add.info.: Ceiling of the neo-classical apartment.); Italian, out of copyright

Dancing maenads (colour litho)
3098414 Dancing maenads (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing maenads. Detail from a kylix in the Berlin Museum)

Vessel, Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay, black-figured)
5938224 Vessel, Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay, black-figured) by Greek School, (6th century BC); 10x22.3x6.0x28.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Goblet, late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD (lead-glazed ceramic)
5864495 Goblet, late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD (lead-glazed ceramic) by Roman; height: 11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Black-figure amphora depicting Dionysus and Ariadne Banqueting, Greek, 530-520 BC (clay)
FIT111274 Black-figure amphora depicting Dionysus and Ariadne Banqueting, Greek, 530-520 BC (clay) by Lysippides Painter (fl.530-510 BC) (manner of); height: 30.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Bell-shaped proto-Apulian krater with satyr and maenad from Matera, Italy (ceramic)
704412 Bell-shaped proto-Apulian krater with satyr and maenad from Matera, Italy (ceramic) by Greek School; Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu, Potenza, Basilicata

French Empire fountain, Paris, 1817 (silver gilt)
mythology, chariot, tea urn, ornate, nozzle, demidoff service, revel, empire, decanter, 1810s, silverware, handles, wine, fontaine a the, napoleonic, egg-and-dart, imperial, metalwork, neoclassical

Exhausted Maenides, c. 1873-74 (oil on canvas)
CH368177 Exhausted Maenides, c.1873-74 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 59.1x132 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Vessel- Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay
5938181 Vessel- Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay, black-figured) [see also 5938170] by Greek School, (6th century BC); 10x22.3x6.0x28.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Vessel, Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay
5938170 Vessel, Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay, black-figured) [see also 5938181] by Greek School, (6th century BC); 10x22.3x6.0x28.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Vessel, Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay, black-figured)
5938242 Vessel, Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay, black-figured) by Greek School, (6th century BC); 10x22.3x6.0x28.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Pentheus Pursued by the Maenads, 1864 (oil on canvas)
3597123 Pentheus Pursued by the Maenads, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Gleyre, Charles (1806-74); 121.1x200.7 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Pentheus, king of Thebes)

The Borghese Vase (marble)
XIR285642 The Borghese Vase (marble) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Cratere bacchique of Vase Borghese; ); Greek, out of copyright

The Galleria di Carracci (Carracci Hall) detail of the Triumph of Bacchus
BEN107144 The Galleria di Carracci (Carracci Hall) detail of the Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, 1597-1604 (fresco) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Two maenads offer wine to Dionysos c. 1796 (copper engraving)
3959718 Two maenads offer wine to Dionysos c.1796 (copper engraving) by Tischbein, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (1751-1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Maenads: Unleashing the Wild Spirit of Dionysus" Step into the realm of ancient Greek mythology and encounter the captivating maenads, fierce female followers of Dionysus. Inspired by Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle, these women embodied untamed passion and ecstasy. In "Bathing of the Nymphs, " Munoz Degrain's artwork transports us to a serene scene where maenads commune with nature, their spirits intertwined with water's flowing grace. Annibale Carracci's "Silenus gathering Grapes" captures a momentous celebration as these devotees revel in wine-induced euphoria. The black-figured amphora from 550-530 BC depicts Dionysus accompanied by two maenads, showcasing their devotion to their god amidst intricate craftsmanship. The Library of Congress mural in Washington DC portrays Orpheus surrounded by enchanting bacchantes, highlighting their role as both muses and companions. William-Adolphe Bouguereau's masterpiece "The youth of Bacchus" immortalizes youthful exuberance while emphasizing the allure that maenads possessed. Meanwhile, "The Siren" by Antonio depicts an alluring temptress whose seductive powers captivate even these wild spirits. From before 1659 comes "Bacchanalia, " a painting that encapsulates frenzied dances and ecstatic rituals performed by maenads during festivals dedicated to Dionysus. In contrast, "La Danse des bacchantes" showcases a more refined depiction from 1849 where graceful movements intertwine with divine energy. Lastly, we encounter sirens in various artworks such as "The Siren (La Sirene)" from 1896 or Eugene Delacroix's mesmerizing piece titled simply "Sirens. " These mythical creatures embody temptation and allure but also serve as symbols for liberation sought after by maenads.