1592
unspecified
From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections
Dominant colour
Junger Bacchant is a 1592 unspecified by Annibale Carracci, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.
The painting depicts a young boy holding a large goblet in his right hand, with a vine wrapped around his head. The boy is dressed in a dark robe, and his left hand is placed on his chest. He is surrounded by a dark background, which highlights the boy's features. The boy's facial expression is calm, and his eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. The vine on his head adds a touch of elegance to the overall composition. The use of dark colors creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, drawing the viewer's attention to the boy's face and the goblet. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
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