The Youth of Bacchus Spring Essentials This was one of Rome’s

This was one of Rome’s principal river ports

draped in shadow and surrounded by leafless trees

and greatness

This picture gives you and your room a feeling of courage and greatness

That's one reason why this painting looks different from many photos of Aurora Borealis

The Youth of Bacchus Spring Essentials This was one of Rome’sThis is a painting by William Adolphe Bouguereau in 1884. This picture gives you and your room a feeling of happiness, harmony, passion, and beauty. Bacchus is the Roman name for Dionysis, the Greek god of wine. He was named Bacchus for the euphoric state he was known to induce. This state was something like spiritual ecstacy or ritual madness, and it was called baccheai. This painting depicts a group of devoted followers of Bacchus.