Predella depicting the initiation of a girl into the Dionysian mysteries
Fresco from Herculaneum.Fourth style. 45—79 CE.
19 × 52 cm. Inv. No. 9267.Naples, National Archaeological Museum, Hall LXVIIIPhoto by Luigi Spina
Predella depicting the initiation of a girl into the Dionysian mysteries.
Fresco from Herculaneum.
Fourth style. 45—79 CE.
19 × 52 cm.
Fourth style. 45—79 CE.
19 × 52 cm.
Inv. No. 9267.
Naples, National Archaeological Museum, Hall LXVIII
(Napoli, Museo archeologico nazionale, Sala LXVIII).
Origin:
From Herculaneum.
Description:
Le predelle sono spesso decorate da personaggi connessi al mondo dionisiaco; si ipotizza che qui sia stata rappresentata l’iniziazione della giovane seduta ai mestieri dionisiaci.
Credits:
2021. Google Cultural Institute.
© Photo: Luigi Spina.
© Photo: Luigi Spina.
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