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This is a drawing of mythical creatures gathered in a festive scene. The setting includes various satyrs and cherubic figures around a large urn. They are drinking from amphorae and relaxing in a pastoral environment. The background features trees and rocks, with a dog in the foreground. The artwork is detailed, depicting the texture of the stone, foliage, and the playful postures of each creature.
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This is a drawing of mythical creatures gathered in a festive scene. The setting includes various satyrs and cherubic figures around a large urn. They are drinking from amphorae and relaxing in a pastoral environment. The background features trees and rocks, with a dog in the foreground. The artwork is detailed, depicting the texture of the stone, foliage, and the playful postures of each creature.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bacchanal

Giovanni Andrea Podesta

Date
1640
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 26.6 x 39.2 cm (10 1/2 x 15 7/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2007.117.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • etching
  • engraving
  • Dog
  • Vase
  • Rock
  • Drink
  • Figures
Inscription

lower left in image: Magnif icentis / simo Principi / Paulo Iorda: / no II Braeci / ani Duci / And RDDD / 1640

Watermarks

anchor (?) in a circle

NGA object ID 139759. 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.