Bacchus Seated on a Barrel and Holding Grapes
1582
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1582
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bacchus Seated on a Barrel and Holding Grapes is a 1582 ink by Jonas Silber, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This round image shows a man sitting on a barrel surrounded by vines and grapes. Behind him, a city with tall spires and winding streets stretches into the distance. Tiny figures walk along bridges and climb hills, while swirling clouds frame the top. The date "1582" is stamped in the corner, hinted at by the style of the buildings and the way the lines are etched. The artist used fine, crisscrossing lines to build up shadows and details. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this one carved intricate scenes into metal plates.
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