Herfst: Bacchus en de druivenoogst 1568

"Herfst: Bacchus en de druivenoogst" (Autumn: Bacchus and the Grape Harvest) is a 1568 engraving by the Flemish artist Lambert Lombard (1506-1566). This print from the Rijksmuseum depicts the Roman god Bacchus, god of wine and revelry, with a goat and a group of people harvesting grapes. The composition is typical of Mannerist art, characterized by exaggerated figures, swirling lines, and a sense of dynamism. The print is a fine example of Lombard’s skill as a draftsman and engraver, and is also a beautiful illustration of the theme of autumn and the harvest.