Dancing Manade

Alternative Title

Dresden Maenad

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

1st century BCE replica of an original from circa 330 BCE

Abstract

Total from front central view

Keywords

Greek Classical period, Sculpture (Visual works), Statues, Parian marble, Roman copy

Alt Text

A beige stone sculpture of a draped figure, viewed from the back and slightly to the right, displayed on a pedestal against a dark background. The figure's head is turned to one side, with detailed carving of the drapery.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Italy; Lake Albano (Italy)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

Only thumbnail images and descriptive information are available to non-USF users. Full access to this collection is available only to authorized users on the USF network on campus or via VPN.

Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This is an ancient marble sculpture replica, a smaller version of an original 4th century BCE work by the Greek sculptor Skopas. Depicted is a female follower of the god Dionysus, shown in a moment of eccentric, swirling motion as she dances with her head thrown back. Her drapery is stylized and clings to her body, highlighting the emotional intensity significant in late Classical Greek artworks. It was discovered around the start of the 20th century in Marino (Lazio) and was acquired by Ludwig Pollak in Prague in 1902. This object is included in the Skulpturensammlung, part of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, in the Albertinum in Dresden, Germany.

Identifier

A01-JGC0790

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Dancing Manade" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 614.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/614