1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Drunken Silenus is a 1622 ink by Schelte Adams Bolswert, a Renaissance work, depicting John the Baptist, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a drunken man, Silenus, being carried by two men. He's surrounded by trees and other figures in the background. The man is drunk and helpless, needing to be supported. This work is interesting because it depicts a scene from mythology. The level of detail in the engraving is notable. To learn more about the methods used to create this image, look up the technique: engraving.
Schelte a Bolswert or Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert (c. 1586 – 1659) was a Frisian engraver who worked most of his career in Antwerp where he was one of the lead engravers in Rubens' workshop. He is known for his…
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