Young Bacchus

ID: #4145 | Baroque | Portraits

The painting depicts a man dressed in a white cloak, reminiscent of the ancient Bacchus. On his head is a wreath of leaves and grapes. His gaze is dreamy and a little drunk. He is holding a goblet full of wine and next to him is a bowl of fruit which includes grapes and figs. The scene exudes a sense of abundance and sensuality. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and sumptuous.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is brown and its shape is portrait. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Caravaggio (Merisi Michalengelo) (1571-1610). Italian Baroque painter, who in his short life was significantly influenced by Baroque painting. Born to a family of architects in Caravaggio, he was an unwary adventurer who liked teasing and toying with fate. In his early works, he preferred realism. He worked with light and shadow, combining natural and architectural elements. He captured dramatic scenes (and his images are very sensational) by utilising hyperrealism and an impressive use of light and shadow. An intense light side, which he started using, helped him add intensity to colours and link the composition into one unit. Light, intense colours, and choice of motifs (often with the presence of death) are the cornerstones of his work, which indelibly influenced the history of art.