BACCHUS 18th Century German Standing Sculpture of Bacchus In Carved Wood

Standing figure of Bacchus as child holding a bunch of grapes

This is a great antique sculpture of Bacchus as a child created in the northern Europe region, back in the 18th century. Most probably from Germany, the carving depicts the standing figure of Bacchus as a child, naked and holding a bunch of grapes in both hands, the right one raised. Masterfully hand carved with great proportions in pine-wood and patinated. The sculpture has a great eye appeal, with nice antique patina and display very well. As a piece of 18th century European art is a unique opportunity to own.

Bacchus

Bacchus, the god of wine, is the main figure and is personified by a half-dressed boy seated in a basket throne with vine leaves, holding a large spoon as a scepter in his left hand. For the Romans Bacchus, was the god of the grape-harvest, winemaking and wine, of fertility, orchards and fruit, vegetation, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, festivity and theatre in the ancient Greek culture. The iconographic theme on this sculpture refers to the legend of the triumph of Dionysus, or as the Romans called him, Bacchus the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, the son of Zeus and Semele. The Bacchanalia was a religious festival in honor of the wine god, Dionysus. The legend of Bacchus leads this small entourage of mythological characters in his triumphant return from the victories in India. Similar to The Loves of the Gods on the vault of the Farnese Gallery by the Italian renaissance painter Annibale Carracci.

Country: Northern Europe, Germany.

Period: Baroque, 1750.

Materials: Carved wood.

Weight: About 12 pounds, (5.45 Kg).

Measurements: 622 mm by 352 mm by 203 mm (24.5 x 13.85 x 8 Inches).

Note: This wood sculpture is an antique piece of art with about 250 years old.

Condition: The overall condition of this wood sculpture of Child Bacchus is very good to excellent. There are small little missing parts (don't detract) as pictured and the overall condition is stable. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D022326VCEN/0934