1711
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Bacchanalia: Mankind before the flood (Mt 24:38-39) is a 1711 oil by Jacques Ignatius de Roore, a French Classical Baroque work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting shows a lively scene with many people. They are mostly naked or wearing simple robes. Some are sitting at a table with food and drinks, while others are standing around or lying on the ground. The atmosphere seems joyful and celebratory. In the background, there are trees and what looks like a distant building. The colors are rich and varied, with lots of earth tones like brown and green. The overall mood is one of abandon and revelry. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and drama to the scene. Look up Jacques Ignatius de Roore to learn more about the artist behind this work.
Jacques Ignatius de Roore or Jacobus Ignatius de Roore (Antwerp, 20 July 1686 – The Hague, 17 July 1747) was a Flemish painter, copyist, art dealer and art collector who worked in the Southern Netherlands and the Dutch Republic.
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