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The relief frieze on the monumental Borghese Vase was the inspiration behind these three figures. Next to Bacchus are two of his followers, music-playing maenads. Their graceful postures and dance-like gestures tell of the exuberant, sensual festivities that were celebrated in the god’s honour.
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Artwork information
Artist
Copy after Giuseppe Cades (1750–1799) (?), Group 14
Place and date
Rome, 1760s
Dimensions (sheet)
225 x 295 mm
Inventory number
IX 5159-36-20-1
Keywords
GND terms
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