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This is a drawing of mythical figures among trees and foliage. The scene features several figures, including a reclining figure with muscular features entwined with foliage and a goat, which is surrounded by smaller figures that resemble cherubs or putti, also adorned with vine leaves. To the right, two dynamic figures are depicted in a dramatic pose, with draped garments billowing; one appears to be carrying or supporting the other. The background includes tall trees with dense foliage and a slightly cloudy sky. The intricate linework suggests a focus on the play of light and shadow.
National Gallery of Art · Portfolio
Bacchanal with Sleeping Bacchus
Michel Dorigny
- Date
- 1650s
- Medium
- etching with engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 26.2 x 20.2 cm (10 5/16 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
- 2005.127.8
- 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
- Tree
- Male figure
- child
- portrait
- animal
- Female figure
Inscription
upper right in plate: 7; lower right in plate: M. Dorigny invent. et fecit
NGA object ID 134417. 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.