Antique Patinated Bronze Group Sculpture Of "the Triumph Of Bacchus" 19th Cent

This is a striking and extremely finely cast patinated bronze sculpture of The Triumph of Bacchus, circa 1840 in date.

This magnificent sculptural figural group features the Roman God of the vine wine and festive, Bacchus, a beautiful semi-naked Classical maiden and a lovely pair of cherubs - one dancing while holding a tambourine and the other seated on the shoulders of Bacchus during the jovial Bacchanalia.

The sculpture is raised on a magnificent naturalist round bronze base.

The most renowned depiction of The Triumph of Bacchus was painted by Diego Velzquez and commissioned by Philip IV of Spain in 1620 and is now housed in the Museo del Prado, in Madrid.

Add some mythological and classic touch to your home with this striking antique bronze sculpture.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 41 x Width 20 x Depth 20

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 8 inches

The Triumph of Bacchus is a painting by Diego Velzquez, now in the Museo del Prado, in Madrid. It is popularly known as Los borrachos or The Drinkers (politely, also The Drunks).

Velzquez painted The Triumph of Bacchus after arriving in Madrid from Seville and just before his voyage to Italy. The work was painted for Philip IV, who paid Velzquez 100 ducats for it. The painting shows Bacchus surrounded by drunks. In Madrid, Velzquez was able to study the king's collection of Italian paintings and was no doubt struck by the nudity in many paintings as well as the treatment of mythological subjects.

The Triumph of Bacchus has been described as the masterpiece of Velzquez's 1620s paintings.

Our reference: A1103

Internal Ref:

A1103

Date of manufacture : 19th Century