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The image shows a group of people closely gathered together. A man with a muscular build sits at the center, partially covered by a cloth around his waist. He wears a wreath of leaves in his hair. Other figures surround him, some seated, others standing or crouched. The individuals have varied facial features and wear loose, rustic clothing. Some hold clay jugs or cups. The background includes detailed foliage, trees, and a textured landscape.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Baco (Bacchus)
Francisco Goya after Diego Velázquez
- Date
- 1778
- Medium
- etching on heavy laid paper [first edition impression printed in the Calcografia in 1778-79]
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1951.10.34
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1776 to 1800
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- group
- figure
- Spanish
- Tree
- Hat
- Drink
- Man
Watermarks
JOAN
NGA object ID 39825. 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.