This is a drawing of cherubic figures engaged in a playful gathering. The scene features several cherubic figures, some of which are seated while others stand, holding and seemingly distributing grapes among themselves. A goat is also present in the image, alongside a classical urn or vase in the background. Delicate foliage and leaves cascade from the top, framing the scene. The image's title is "Bacchanal." The figures are depicted in a light, whimsical manner with an expressive use of line to highlight movement and liveliness within the composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1766
- Medium
- etching and aquatint with roulette printed in brown on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3365 × 5141 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original