Plate with Ten Bacchanal Scenes 1770 - 1824

"Plate with Ten Bacchanal Scenes" is a work by Jean Philippe Guy Le Gentil, comte de Paroy, created between 1770 and 1824. The etching depicts ten scenes of Bacchic revelry, a theme often explored in art and literature. Each scene features a procession of figures engaging in joyous and sometimes raucous activities associated with the god Bacchus, such as dancing, drinking, and revelry. The detailed drawing style creates a sense of energy and movement, capturing the lively atmosphere of these celebrations. The work is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.