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.
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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.

National Gallery of Art · Portfolio

Bacchante with Sleeping Child

Michel Dorigny

Date
1650s
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 25.8 x 19.5 cm (10 3/16 x 7 11/16 in.) sheet: 38.5 x 26.8 cm (15 3/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
Classification
Portfolio · Print
Accession number
2005.127.10
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
  • Female nude
  • Baby
  • Musical instrument
  • Nature
  • Monster
Inscription

lower left in plate: M. Dorigny in et fecit; lower center in plate: Cum privilegio; lower right in plate: 9.

NGA object ID 134419. 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.