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Bacchante with Sleeping Child

Michel Dorigny

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of mythological figures in a forest setting. The scene depicts several figures engaged in an activity that suggests festivity and revelry. They are surrounded by lush foliage, indicating a wooded environment. One figure appears to be playing a horn-like instrument while others are holding a thyrsus. The figures are adorned with garlands in their hair. The style is reminiscent of classic Rococo art, characterized by intricate detail and dynamic composition. The drawing captures a moment rich in movement and interaction, set against a backdrop of trees and a column partially covered with vines.

Artwork Details

Date
1650s
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3422 × 4527 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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