Bacchanal with Silenus 1475

"Bacchanal with Silenus" is an engraving by the Italian Renaissance master Andrea Mantegna, created in 1475. The print depicts a lively scene of a bacchanal, a revelry in honor of the god Bacchus. The central figure is Silenus, a drunken and jovial companion of Bacchus, being carried by a group of satyrs. The scene is filled with dynamic movement and foreshortening, characteristic of Mantegna's style, which evokes the energy and chaos of the bacchanal. The engraving is notable for its meticulous detail, particularly in the depiction of the figures' anatomy and drapery. It is a powerful example of Mantegna's mastery of printmaking and his interest in classical mythology. This engraving is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.