This is an image of figures gathered around a tree. The scene shows several figures next to a large tree with detailed foliage extending from its branches. The figures, including children and a seated person in flowing robes, are engaged with each other and the tree. The tree is central in the composition, with thick, twisting branches and a bark texture depicted in fine detail. The figures appear to interact with each other in a serene natural setting. The presence of an old-looking figure with a wreath-like form around its head is notable. The artwork is rich in texture and depth typical of intricate line work or engravings.
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This is an image of figures gathered around a tree. The scene shows several figures next to a large tree with detailed foliage extending from its branches. The figures, including children and a seated person in flowing robes, are engaged with each other and the tree. The tree is central in the composition, with thick, twisting branches and a bark texture depicted in fine detail. The figures appear to interact with each other in a serene natural setting. The presence of an old-looking figure with a wreath-like form around its head is notable. The artwork is rich in texture and depth typical of intricate line work or engravings.

National Gallery of Art · Portfolio

Bacchanal with Seated Bacchante

Michel Dorigny

Date
1650s
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 25.9 x 20.2 cm (10 3/16 x 7 15/16 in.) sheet: 38.5 x 26.8 cm (15 3/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
Classification
Portfolio · Print
Accession number
2005.127.5
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Recueil de douze Bacchanales

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Seated figure
  • Tree
  • Fruit
  • child
  • portrait
  • Man
Inscription

lower center in plate: M. Dorigny invent, et fecit; lower right in plate: 4

NGA object ID 134414. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.