Bacchus - Versailles, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 48° 48.332 E 002° 06.885
31U E 434999 N 5406216
Bacchus...the Roman God of the grape harvest...and decadent living.
Waymark Code: WMD02A
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 10/31/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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This 1660 marble sculpture is located in the Gardens of the Versailles Palace. It is entitled "Archimole dit aussi Bacchus" or "Archimole otherwise known as Bacchus". It depicts the god of the grape harvest, bearded and bare-chested holding a bounty of grapes in a sagging robe in front of him.
The artist is Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665).
Bacchus is known as Dionysius by the Greeks..and Wikipedia's article about him is under that name: (visit link)
Associated Religion(s): Grek & Roman mythology

Statue Location: in the Gardens of the Versailles Palace.

Entrance Fee: 0

Artist: Nicolas Poussin

Website: [Web Link]
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