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Hovering Maenad. Wall fresco in Herculaneum. Hand-colored copper etching by Filippo Morghen (1730-1807?) Published in: "Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte" (8 volumes) By Ottavio Antonio Bayardi Naples / Napoli, 1757-1792 Elegant depiction of a Roman Maenad as she was painted on the wall of a noble citizen of Herculaneum. Her dress transparent. The surrounding velvety black letting this charming nymph stand out as an eye catcher.

Ancient World, Mythology, Hovering Maenad, Herculaneum

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No title. Hovering Maenad.

Wall fresco in Herculaneum.

Hand-colored copper etching by Filippo Morghen (1730-1807?)

Published in: "Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte" (8 volumes)

By Ottavio Antonio Bayardi

Naples / Napoli, 1757-1792

Elegant depiction of a Roman Maenad as she was painted on the wall of a noble citizen of Herculaneum. Her dress transparent. The surrounding velvety black letting this charming nymph stand out as an eye catcher.

The velvety black leaves no white margins.  This print is mounted in a matting with an elegant grey tone. The window cutout is lined with a narrow real gold frame, which looks excellent against the black.

Original antique print 

Measurements of the figure: ca. 18,5 x 15 cm (ca. 7.3 x 7.3")

Window measurement: 34 x 28 cm (ca. 13.5 x 11")
Keywords:
In Greek mythology, maenads ( μαϊνάδες); female followers of Dionysus; Thiasus, the god's retinue; "raving ones"; Bassarids, Bacchae; Bacchantes;
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