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The sculpture depicts mythical figures, likely satyrs, engaged in various playful activities. These figures are intricately carved in a horizontal frieze with a sense of movement. The material of the sculpture is likely bronze, showing a dark and reddish-brown hue with a slightly metallic sheen. The sculpture is rectangular with two holes on each side. The scene presents figures in animated poses, including one riding an animal, others playing musical instruments or engaging in actions.
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The sculpture depicts mythical figures, likely satyrs, engaged in various playful activities. These figures are intricately carved in a horizontal frieze with a sense of movement. The material of the sculpture is likely bronze, showing a dark and reddish-brown hue with a slightly metallic sheen. The sculpture is rectangular with two holes on each side. The scene presents figures in animated poses, including one riding an animal, others playing musical instruments or engaging in actions.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Bacchanalian Scene

Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

Date
c. 1530
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall: 4.67 x 10.39 cm (1 13/16 x 4 1/16 in.) gross weight: 123.03 gr (0.271 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1995.75.3
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Paduan
  • classical
  • mythology
  • Bacchanal
  • cast
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
Provenance

(Alfred Spero, London); Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 to NGA.

NGA object ID 92001. 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.