Infant Bacchants with Pipes, a Vase, and a Mask of Silenus

Roman 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a rectangular relief depicting five cherubic children engaged in playful activities. The figures have curly hair and wings, and some are sitting, standing, or kneeling closely together. The sculpture is crafted from a brown material and has a slightly weathered finish, surrounded by a rectangular frame. The relief emphasizes the details of the figures' expressions and movements raised against the background.