Original artwork description:

This painting is inspired by a mascaron of Bacchus (Roman god of festivals) located in Strasbourg, France.
Carved ornaments for windows, doors, archways, fountains, or bridges, mascarons are frightening masks that ward off evil spirits or represent deities, elements, and seasons, illustrating the attributes and character of a house. Originally from Italy, they arrived in France in the 16th century, and many can be found in Paris, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, and Nantes. I found it interesting to reinterpret these forgotten Renaissance gems in painting and show how they can find their place in our modern lives.
This colorful mascaron on a green-gray background will reveal to your visitors your warm welcome as soon as they arrive!
It's unique! Its edges are painted, so it doesn't require framing and it's ready to hang! It's signed on the front (bottom left), dated and named on the back, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Materials used:

Oil on canvas

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