The Statue of Dionysos leaning on a female figure (“Hope Dionysos)

  The Statue of Dionysos leaning on a female figure (“Hope Dionysos)

  The Statue of Dionysos leaning on a female figure (“Hope Dionysos) restored by Vincenzo Pacetti, curated by Carlos A. Picon goes deep in depth into this inviting centerpiece figure with the leading personification of hope in which Picon states. A very welcoming figure of this holy figure, mainly a decorative piece believed to be in a courtyard, or villa back in its day. The figure appears to have long curly flows and short tight with animal skin all over it with a tall staff beside him. This beloved statue appears youthful in this sculptor and presentation of hope back in the 17th century. His left arm is placed on the female figure. The stature of Dionysos is wearing a cloak and his upper right arm and shoulder are covered by it. He is wearing high sandals and a panther or lion over his dress. The female figure looks as if giving Dionysos support to the left arm. She is wearing a long dress and holding some flowers. Both figures share the same round base and the stature of Dionysos is also supported by a thick pillar on his back.

The torso and head of Dionysos, and most of the archaistic figure are Roman. However, the head was joined to the torso by the sculptor and restored by Vincenzo Pacetti, who also provided arms, lower legs, and other details to complete the composition. This torso and a copy at the Hermitage Museum are the most important Roman replicas of a Greek sculptural type of the second quarter of the fourth century B.C. The high quality of craftsmenship and good condition make the torso central to the study of this neglected sculptural type, and the decorative restorations creates a notable period in the history of collecting antiquities.