Bacchanaal met saters en putti
Giulio Carpioni (I)
1623 - 1679
Medium
etching
Dimensions
106; 316
About this artwork
height 106 mm x width 316 mm
Art Historical Context
**Bacchanaal met saters en putti** by Carpioni (I), created during his active years from around 1623 to 1679, captures the exuberant spirit of classical mythology in a compact etching. This lively scene depicts a bacchanal—a raucous celebration honoring Bacchus, the Roman god of wine—with mischievous satyrs (half-human, half-goat woodland spirits) and playful putti (chubby, winged cherubs). Carpioni, a Venetian artist known for his intricate genre and mythological compositions, draws viewers into a whirlwind of revelry, blending fantasy with earthy vitality typical of 17th-century Baroque sens...