• Bertel Thorvaldsen 1770-1844

Bacchante and a Satyr

• Production DateNo earlier than 1834
• Type of Work / ObjectSculpture > Relief

• Location

  • Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Main Floor > Room 10
• Inventory NumberA354

• Catalogue NumberA354
• Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)

Explanation

• The woman, who is a member of the boisterous retinue of Bacchus, the god of wine, is taking a rest and meanwhile playfully holding a bunch of grapes in front of a small satyr.

Motif / Theme

• Animal > Mythological animals > Satyr / Faun
• Human > Goddess > Nymph > Maenad

Additional Catalogue Information