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This is a drawing of a mythological scene in a dense forest. The image shows various fantastical creatures and characters engaging in lively activity surrounded by intricate tree foliage. The scene features muscular figures playing instruments and dancing, set against a detailed backdrop of trees. The figures' anatomy and the texture of leaves are emphasized through line work and shading, creating a complex visual narrative.
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This is a drawing of a mythological scene in a dense forest. The image shows various fantastical creatures and characters engaging in lively activity surrounded by intricate tree foliage. The scene features muscular figures playing instruments and dancing, set against a detailed backdrop of trees. The figures' anatomy and the texture of leaves are emphasized through line work and shading, creating a complex visual narrative.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bacchanale

Giulio Sanuto

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 36.4 × 55.3 cm (14 5/16 × 21 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1973.54.13
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Venetian
  • Tree
  • Dancer
  • Musical instrument
  • Male nude
  • Monster

NGA object ID 54030. 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.