Bacchus
Statuette
ca. 1590-ca. 1625 (made)
ca. 1590-ca. 1625 (made)
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This statuette or firedog figure representing Bacchus is made in the style of Nicolò Roccatagliata in Venice in Italy in about 1590-1625.
Niccolo Roccatagliata (active 1593-1636), was an Italian sculptor, mostly producing work in Venice. In the 1590s the centre of his activity was San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Another important work, done in 1633, is the altar frontal in S Moise, in Venice. It is his last work. Bacchus is the Roman god of wine (Greek equivalent is Dionysos).
Firedogs or andirons were placed within the fireplace and would have been used to hold utensials which were required for tending the fire. Often, firedogs do not even appear on inventories, which indicates their status as standard household objects, not necessarily worthy of particular note.
Niccolo Roccatagliata (active 1593-1636), was an Italian sculptor, mostly producing work in Venice. In the 1590s the centre of his activity was San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Another important work, done in 1633, is the altar frontal in S Moise, in Venice. It is his last work. Bacchus is the Roman god of wine (Greek equivalent is Dionysos).
Firedogs or andirons were placed within the fireplace and would have been used to hold utensials which were required for tending the fire. Often, firedogs do not even appear on inventories, which indicates their status as standard household objects, not necessarily worthy of particular note.
Object details
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| Title | Bacchus (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, firedog figure of Bacchus, in the style of Nicolò Roccatagliata, Italy (Venice), ca. 1590-1625 |
| Physical description | Bronze statuette of Bacchus for an andiron. He stands, naked except for a girdle of vine leaves and grapes, his left foot forward, his right resting on a small barrel. His left hand is raised, holding a jug from which he is pouring wine into a (missing) cup held in his right hand. His head, crowned with vine leaves, is turned sharply to his left. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest in 1910. |
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| Summary | This statuette or firedog figure representing Bacchus is made in the style of Nicolò Roccatagliata in Venice in Italy in about 1590-1625. Niccolo Roccatagliata (active 1593-1636), was an Italian sculptor, mostly producing work in Venice. In the 1590s the centre of his activity was San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Another important work, done in 1633, is the altar frontal in S Moise, in Venice. It is his last work. Bacchus is the Roman god of wine (Greek equivalent is Dionysos). Firedogs or andirons were placed within the fireplace and would have been used to hold utensials which were required for tending the fire. Often, firedogs do not even appear on inventories, which indicates their status as standard household objects, not necessarily worthy of particular note. |
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| Accession number | A.100-1910 |
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| Record created | October 21, 2004 |
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