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Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal or Bacchanalia
Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal from a sculpture on a labrum in the Pio Clementino Museum. Five Fauns with horns and tails and five Bacchantes in Spartan tunics dance. Baccanali. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1826
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts a lively scene of a Roman Bacchanal or Bacchanalia, taken from a sculpture on a labrum in the Pio Clementino Museum. The image captures the essence of the ancient Roman cult of Bacchus, the god of wine, fertility, and theater. Five Fauns, identified by their horns and tails, join five Bacchantes in a spirited dance, all dressed in Spartan tunics. Bacchanalia were the festivals dedicated to Bacchus and his consort, the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. These rituals, rooted in the Eleusinian Mysteries of ancient Greece, were known for their ecstatic and often wild celebrations. Initiates would dance, sing, and drink copious amounts of wine, believing it would bring them closer to the divine. The scene portrayed in this engraving is reminiscent of the Eleusinian initiation ceremony, where the goddesses Demeter and Persephone were honoured. The presence of the puteal, a circular, shallow basin used in the rituals, further emphasizes this connection. The Faun in the foreground holds a vase, possibly filled with wine, while the Bacchante next to him clutches a young girl, Callirhoe, symbolizing the cycle of life and rebirth. This beautiful illustration is taken from Giulio Ferrario's 'Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World,' published in Florence in 1826. The detailed engraving, created by Giovanni Antonio Sasso, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and mythology of ancient civilizations, providing a captivating visual representation of the Bacchanalian rituals and their enduring influence on art and culture.
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