1704
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Four Festivals: Festival of the God Pan is a 1704 by Claude Gillot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a wild party in a forest. Half-naked people—some dancing, some playing instruments—crowd around a seated figure with a goat’s legs. Trees and vines frame the scene, while a few figures lounge on the ground or tend to a small child. The mood is lively, almost chaotic, with swirling lines and dramatic poses. The title at the bottom calls it a "Festival of the God Pan," hinting this is a mythological celebration. The artist packed the scene with movement and energy, typical of the time. Next, check out Baroque to see how drama and movement defined this era.
Claude Gillot (April 27, 1673 – May 4, 1722) was a French painter, printmaker, and illustrator, best known as the master of Watteau and Lancret.
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