A contemporary depiction of the mythological Bacchante, who symbolized the liberation from the constraints of society and reason, embracing instead the wild and instinctive nature of the human being. Associated with the god of wine and revelry; Bacchus, in ancient Roman mythology. Lavishly draped in gold, and emerging from a backgorund pattern seen in Florentine arhcitecture form the Renaissance, this painting is steeped in history and appreciation of the linegae of Art going back hundreds, and even thousands of years. Painted with a vitality and reliasm often associated with Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, and a homage to representational and allegorical art from history.
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas - backed on a round wooden panel
Tondo - 60cm diameter
Ready to hang with hardware included
Based with generous permission on a photograph of Tania Kryklia by Christoph Sauer reference image courtesy of © Christoph Sauer Photography - https://christophsauer.photography
Ships from UK with international shipping available.
(Local pickup from Manchester UK can also be arranged)
A contemporary depiction of the mythological Bacchante, who symbolized the liberation from the constraints of society and reason, embracing instead the wild and instinctive nature of the human being. Associated with the god of wine and revelry; Bacchus, in ancient Roman mythology. Lavishly draped in gold, and emerging from a backgorund pattern seen in Florentine arhcitecture form the Renaissance, this painting is steeped in history and appreciation of the linegae of Art going back hundreds, and even thousands of years. Painted with a vitality and reliasm often associated with Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, and a homage to representational and allegorical art from history.
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas - backed on a round wooden panel
Tondo - 60cm diameter
Ready to hang with hardware included
Based with generous permission on a photograph of Tania Kryklia by Christoph Sauer reference image courtesy of © Christoph Sauer Photography - https://christophsauer.photography
Ships from UK with international shipping available.
(Local pickup from Manchester UK can also be arranged)
