Infant Bacchus on a Leopard
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a group of naked children and a muscular man in a wild forest. The man holds a bunch of grapes while a small boy stands next to a leopard. Around them, vines, grapes, and animals fill the scene. The background has trees and a sky with clouds. The man’s strong, muscular build stands out against the softer shapes of the kids. The print uses deep shadows and light to create a dramatic effect. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works.
