DEATH OF PENTHEUS

Pentheus was opposed to the Dionysus (God of wine; the inspirer of ritual madness and ecstasy) cult. So Dionysus sent a group of Bacchantes (female worshippers) insane, and made Pentheus spy on their mountain side ceremony Penthus was discovered by the women, and was frantically ripped to shreds by them, one of which was his own mother!

Pentheus was opposed to the Dionysus (God of wine; the inspirer of ritual madness and ecstasy) cult.

So Dionysus sent a group of Bacchantes (female worshippers) insane, and made Pentheus spy on their mountain side ceremony

Penthus was discovered by the women, and was frantically ripped to shreds by them, one of which was his own mother!

Pentheus, kneeling on his left knee, Hair being held by woman on his right Cozy blue sky Note that the womans foot Is pressing on the back of Pentheus’ leg Woman pulling Pentheus’ left arm Rocky landscape Woman with rock Aimed for Pentheus’ head 5 women

The colours used in the painting give quite a cosy feel, despite the fact that mutilation is about to occur Green tinge Blue Golden brown Colours for skin, Making it almost glow Colours used generally don’t associate with atmosphere of violence, But instead with cosyness or vibrance

The colours used in the painting give quite a cosy feel, despite the fact that mutilation is about to occur

Location of the painting: the House of Vettii, Pompeii Date: unknown… Death of Pentheus is approximately 104cm in width and height Painting info

Location of the painting: the House of Vettii, Pompeii

Date: unknown…

Death of Pentheus is approximately 104cm in width and height

THE DEATH OF PENTHEUS By Corey