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Herm of Dionysos (Bacchus): view from back left

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Herm of Dionysos (Bacchus): three-quarter view from left

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Herm of Dionysos (Bacchus): view from right

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Herm of Dionysos (Bacchus): view from right

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Herm of Dionysos (Bacchus): view from back right

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Herm of Dionysos (Bacchus): frontal view

Collection: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Title: Herm of Dionysos (Bacchus)
Summary: Herm of Dionysos
Material: Marble
Sculpture Type: Free-standing statue: herm
Style: Early Classical
Date: ca. 50 AD - ca. 140 AD
Dimensions: H 0.267 m
Scale: Under life-size
Period: Roman Imperial


Subject Description: A long-haired and bearded Bacchus wears a fillet around his head that supports grapes and a grapevine.

Form & Style: The style of the herm is inspired by the Severe style (Early Classical), but the use of the drill for the side curls and beard is a Flavian (or later) technique.

Condition: Head only (nearly complete)

Condition Description: Part of herm shaft and beard broken off.

Material Description: Carrara marble

Sources Used: Vermeule & Comstock 1988, 39-40 no. 28