Markus Lüpertz has given his maenad the attractive
height of 80 cm.
Her posture is challenging, her gaze direct.
She thus lends emphasis to her allegiance to Dionysus.
emphasis. The maenads, also known as bacchantes in Latin, moved loudly and conspicuously
through the unspoiled landscapes of Greece. Dionysus generously provided his companions
generously with wine and wild stories, and
and presumably many a respectable Greek ran away
from the party-loving followers of the god of wine.
wine