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Description: | Signed: yes Description: According to myth, Zeus entrusted his son Dionysus to the Nysaean nymphs to be educated. In this painting Dionysus turns away from the nymph and the abacus she holds. His rejection of learning effectively conveys the character of Dionysus who, identified by the Romans with Bacchus, was seen in contrast to the rational Apollo and as a reflection of human spontaneity. Dionysus' neglect of his studies reflects the impulses of human nature, while his garland of vine leaves alludes to his role as god of wine and inspiration. | Subjects: | mythology (education of Dionysus; figure) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Conca, Sebastiano (Italian painter, 1680-1764) Æ | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8913... | Go to resource |
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