{"product_id":"dancing-maenad-in-marble","title":"Maenad Dancer - Marble Plaque","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDancing Maenad\u003c\/strong\u003e in marble is a refined representation of one of the most iconic figures of Greek mythology. The work is a reproduction of a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e relief from the 1st century B.C. found next to an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;and today preserved in the\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eVatican Museums, Rome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis sculpture captures the essence of \u003cstrong\u003efemale movement and grace\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing a Maenad in a moment of ecstatic dance, characteristic of Dionysian rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThese women were often depicted in art as holding thyrsis (sticks wrapped in ivy and vine leaves) and wearing animal skins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 41,5 x 27,5 x 2,5 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e16.34 x 10.83 x 0.98 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.9 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaenads\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Bacchae, were the fervent followers of Dionysus in Greek mythology. A\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit ;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eccompanying the processions of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003egod of wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e and celebrated it with orgiastic ceremonies and \u003cstrong\u003ewild dances\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThese women, known for their\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003estate of ecstasy and frenzy,\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolize the liberation from inhibitions, and \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003edivided them into different types of dancers: ordinary, ornamental and extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe dance of the Maenads was not only a physical celebration, but also had a profound spiritual meaning. It was seen as a way to \u003cstrong\u003eget in touch with the divine\u003c\/strong\u003e and to transcend everyday reality, immersing oneself in a state of mystical ecstasy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your marble \u003cstrong\u003eDancing Maenad\u003c\/strong\u003e in perfect condition, clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the marble surface. If necessary, use a solution of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm water and neutral soap\u003c\/strong\u003e, drying immediately with a clean cloth to prevent the formation of streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32508338372711,"sku":"ISACMENADE","price":252.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-plaque-dancing-maenad.webp?v=1771694691","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/dancing-maenad-in-marble","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}