Dronken Silenus ondersteund door twee bacchanten 1626 - 1647

Michel Dorigny created this etching, 'Drunken Silenus Supported by Two Bacchantes,' using line and shadow to suggest movement. The composition flows upward, starting from the reclining Silenus and rising through the figures to the dense, textured foliage above. This upward momentum gives a sense of dynamism, pulling the viewer’s eye through the bacchanal scene. The engraving technique creates a rich interplay of light and dark, which models the forms and adds depth to the composition. Dorigny uses the density and direction of the etched lines to define the figures' contours and the surrounding landscape, creating a palpable sense of form and space. The contrast between the smooth skin of the bacchantes and the rough texture of the tree bark highlights a tension between the idealized human form and the natural world. The linear emphasis reflects a broader cultural interest in classical forms, viewed through the lens of Baroque dynamism. This artwork captures a moment of ecstatic revelry, inviting us to consider how the lines and forms of the artwork themselves contribute to its exuberant expression.