Hermes Bringing the Infant Dionysus to the Nymphs

late 1760s

Christian Gottlieb Geyser

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Christian Gottlieb Geyser

Artist, German, 1742 - 1803

This is a drawing of a classical mythological scene set in a natural landscape. The drawing shows a group of figures gathered around a central figure who appears to be reclining. The figures are depicted with flowing robes and intricate drapery, conveying movement and interaction. The scene is surrounded by lush trees and shrubs, with a visible water body in the background. The composition is detailed, with fine lines cross-hatching used for shading, giving depth and texture to the figures and the environment.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right below image: CG Geyser fecit aqua forti.

Watermarks

large crowned coat of arms with a fleur-de-lys, an oak leaf on top, and pendant with letters HCH below

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