A Bacchanal

c. 1700

Giuseppe Nicola Nasini

Associated Names
Giuseppe Nicola Nasini

Artist, Sienese, 1657 - 1736

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with mythological elements. The foreground features several figures reclining beneath the shade of large, flowing trees. At the center, two figures seem to be engaged in a serene interaction, perhaps sharing a drink from a large vessel. To the left, another figure lounges, holding a small cluster of grapes. The background shows distant, rugged mountains under a sky partially filled with clouds and sweeping lines. The use of ink and wash contributes to a classic, ancient feel, while the detailed rendering of the figures and foliage enhances the narrative quality of the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of black chalk on laid paper, mounted on an old album sheet

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.2 × 25.6 cm (13 7/8 × 10 1/16 in.)
    mount: 39.7 × 29.6 cm (15 5/8 × 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.105.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private Collection, France. (James Faber, Ltd., London); purchased 2014 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64572495

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