Bacchanalian Boys and Satyrs
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Bacchanalian Boys and Satyrs is an oil by Unknown, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a group of chubby, baby-like figures, called putti, in a natural setting. They are all nude and appear to be playing and interacting with each other. Some are lying on the ground, while others are standing or sitting. The putti are surrounded by various objects, including a drum, a flute, and some leaves. The background of the painting is a hilly landscape with trees and a body of water in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of joy and abandon, as the putti seem to be lost in their playful activities.
