Sleeping Bacchantes

Sleeping Bacchantes

Jacques Charlier

1701

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a group of sleeping women surrounded by nature. They are draped in flowing robes, with flowers and leaves around them. The details in the painting are delicate and intricate. The scene is peaceful and serene, with the women lost in sleep. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of calm. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: gouache.

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