Greek mythology sparked the Renaissance, transforming art from religious instruction to profound explorations of human ...

Dionysus, Greek god of wine and revelry, ... He is represented here in this circa 1625 oil painting by Pietro da Cortona as a child holding bunches of grapes. Around him, ...

The beautiful myth of Psyche and Eros, a moving love story, has inspired countless artists all over the world throughout the ...

A rare set of nearly life-sized paintings were dug up in Pompeii over the last few weeks, offering “lesser known” clues about rituals connected to the Greek god of wine, Dionysus, in the ...

A rare set of nearly life-sized paintings were dug up in Pompeii over the last few weeks, offering clues about rituals connected to the Greek god of wine in the ancient city that was destroyed ...

Catalogue of Oil Paintings, Water Colours, Engravings and Photographs, from the Private Collections of Gentlemen of Toronto, exhibited in Romain's Buildings, King St., West, in aid of the Building ...

The ever creative activists invented a Greek-style god, Petroleus, who wore an oil stained robe set off with a BP logo. The group marched to the main entrance of the museum as guests arrived ...

Among them is “The Feast of the Gods," a 17th century painting from Dutch artist Jan van Bijlert depicting the Greek gods of Olympus crowded around a long table.