Bacchic group: satyr and bacchante with infant satyr 1785 - 1799

"Bacchic Group: Satyr and Bacchante with Infant Satyr" is a terracotta sculpture by Clodion (Claude Michel), depicting a playful scene from Roman mythology. The sculpture, created between 1785 and 1799, features a satyr, a bacchante, and a young satyr. The Bacchante, a female follower of Bacchus, god of wine, playfully holds the satyr, while a young satyr gazes at the scene. This work showcases Clodion's mastery of Rococo style with its elegant, playful, and sensual figures. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this sculpture remains a captivating example of the artistic spirit of the late 18th century.