Poet Dionysos Louvre Ma1606

Dramatic poet receiving drunken dionysos, escorted by maenads and satyrs. Probably a votive relief dedicated by the winner of a theatrical contest. Marble, roman copy (1st-2nd century ce) of a hellenistic original (late 2nd century bc?), found in rome. Dimensions: H. 80 cm (31 ¼ in.), W. 136 cm (53 ½ in.), D. 10 cm (3 ¾ in.). Collection: Louvre Museum.