Intaglio 210 “Bacchus and Ampelus” 1.1”

Ampelus was a beautiful youth beloved by Bacchus, the god of wine. After Ampelus died, he was transformed into the first grapevine, making him a symbol of the vine, wine, and rebirth. In this scene, the two figures are shown together, representing one of the lesser-known but most poetic stories associated with Bacchus.