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Bacchus

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a figure holding a cup in their right hand and a bunch of grapes in their left hand, standing upright with their body turned slightly to the left. The figure has curly hair adorned with a leafy crown and is unclothed, wearing only a draped cloak around their neck and back. The background features a circular motif with a stylized scorpion in the upper left corner, against a plain backdrop. The ground is rocky with scattered plants.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1595
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in gold and two shades of brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3131 × 5108 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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