Reference number
E00046
Author
Anónimo
Title
Relief of a bacchante
Chronology
120-140
Technique
Esculpido
Material
Mármol
Measures
141 cm x 79 cm x 12 cm - 185,6 kg
School
Arte Antiguo
Theme
Mitología
On display
Yes
Procedence
Royal Collection

Roman copies of reliefs made in Athens in the late Fifth Century B.C. to adorn a monument to Dionysius, or related with theatrical activity under his patronage. Copied many times on marble plaques and vessels, the originals are traditionally attributed to Calymachus (40 B.C.), whom Vitruvius credits with the invention of the Corinthian capital. This sculptor was famous for his works' perfect finishes.

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