Bacchus with barrel

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This portrayal of Bacchus, Greek God of wine, fertility, theater, and ecstatic religious fervor, is less familiar than more traditional representations. In fact, he's depicted as an adolescent here, yet exudes the poise of a grown man. Standing on his keg, the theme of intoxication is subtly downplayed, which creates a sense of unease when linked to the youthfulness and apparent innocence of young Bacchus.