Caption
Bacchantes, satyr and woman with grapes, print, printmaker: Charles Théodore Bernier (signed by artist), after painting by Jacques Jordaens, 1881 - 1909, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, etching with plate tone, height 264 mm x width 274 mm, satyr(s) (in general), bunch of grapes, attributes of Bacchus, A close view of a detailed monochrome etching showing four human figures closely grouped, each with distinct facial expressions and textured hair; one figure on the left has braided hair and a serene downward gaze while holding a cluster of round fruits, a darker-skinned central figure tilts the head back with an open mouth and raised palms partially visible, an older bearded figure faces downward with furrowed features and a hand clutching a draped garment, and a muscular figure on the right leans over the group with a focused expression and visible feet resting on another figure; above them a vine with leaves and hanging fruit extends across the top, and the composition emphasizes flowing drapery, intricate linework, and contrasting light and shadow.
Credit line
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Reference
LZT26B16_133
License type
Rights managed
Available size
44.3Mb (12.5Mb) / 13.2in x 13.1in / 3956 x 3915 (300dpi)