The Dance of the Maenads Bas-relief (Right) Color:PURE WHITE In Greek tradition

In Greek tradition

then cultivated beneath the sea and thus it is the marine environment and the passing of time which decides how they are returned to the ground

Vespasian's renown came from his military success: he was legate of Legio II Augusta during the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 and subjugated Judaea during the Jewish rebellion of 66

The God of Wind Mosaic is one of our wide collection of Mythological Mosaics

This fresco represents Paulina Borghese

The Dance of the Maenads Bas-relief (Right) Color:PURE WHITE In Greek traditionThe four reliefs of Bacchantes are Roman copies of Greek originals made in Athens in the late fifth century B. C. to adorn a monument to Dionysius, or related with theatrical activity under his patronage. The reliefs show Dionysuss followers who, on account of their unrestrained dance, were called Maenads. Wearing almost transparent dresses and their jewels, they might represent women who took part in rites under the appearance of mythical Maenads.