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Bacchanal with Figures Carrying a Vase

Michel Dorigny

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of four cherubic figures in a wooded area. Three cherubs are visible from the front and one from the back. The cherubs have bare torsos and child-like features, with curly hair. Two wear leaf wreaths. One cherub plays a small pan flute and holds keys, another carries a stick with cloth, while the third is mid-step. On the right, a muscular male figure carries an ornate jug with floral and vine-like handles. The background features detailed trees and foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
1650s
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3522 × 4561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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