Drunkenness of Bacchus
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jonas Suyderhoff
Jonas Suyderhoff (1613–1686) was a Dutch artist, born in Leiden.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Drunkenness of Bacchus is a 1650 ink by Jonas Suyderhoff, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic scene with three chubby, naked figures tangled together. One man leans on a lion, another holds a bunch of grapes, and a third raises his arm like he’s dancing. The background has a few trees and a rocky ground, but the focus is on the messy, swirling bodies. The artist used lots of lines to create shadows and texture, making the figures look heavy and real. The Latin text at the bottom hints this is about Bacchus, the god of wine. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jonas Suyderhoff (1613–1686) was a Dutch artist, born in Leiden.
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