Bacchus accompanied by a Bacchante and a faun 1768

This 1768 etching by Carlo Faucci, titled "Bacchus accompanied by a Bacchante and a faun", is a reproduction of a painting by Peter Paul Rubens, originally in the collection of Thomas Lewis. The artwork depicts Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, flanked by a Bacchante and a faun, referencing the bacchanalia, a Roman celebration of Dionysus, the Greek counterpart of Bacchus. The print, measuring 15 3/16 × 12 3/16 in., is a testament to Faucci’s skill in capturing the detail and dynamism of Rubens’ original composition, showcasing the artist’s mastery of engraving.