Bacchanal

1640

Giovanni Andrea Podesta

Associated Names
Giovanni Andrea Podestà

Artist, Italian, c. 1620 - 1674

This is a drawing of mythical creatures gathered in a festive scene. The setting includes various satyrs and cherubic figures around a large urn. They are drinking from amphorae and relaxing in a pastoral environment. The background features trees and rocks, with a dog in the foreground. The artwork is detailed, depicting the texture of the stone, foliage, and the playful postures of each creature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.6 x 39.2 cm (10 1/2 x 15 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.117.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 4

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1978

  • The Illustrated Bartsch. New York, 1978 - .

Inscriptions

lower left in image: Magnif icentis / simo Principi / Paulo Iorda: / no II Braeci / ani Duci / And RDDD / 1640

Watermarks

anchor (?) in a circle

Wikidata ID

Q76438840

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