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Trinkfest!: Bacchus lädt ein

Abstract

This exhibition is inspired by the recent edition of the so-called "Ambraser Trinkbücher", which were carried out from 1567 until 1620. They include handwritten entries of Archduke Ferdinand's II guests, whom he welcomed to Schloss Ambras with a special ritual: upon their visit, men and women alike received a large goblet of wine which they were required to empty in one draw. After passing the drinking test, they were admitted to the sanctuary of Bacchus, the god of wine, and finally contributed an epigram to the drinking book.

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    Wien: Kunsthistorisches Museum, ©2011

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    1500-1700

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    • 9783990200025
    • 399020002X

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    Catalog of an exhibition held by the Kunsthistorisches Museums Wien at the Schloss Ambras Innsbruck from Apr. 7 - May 31, 2011.

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