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