The youthful Bacchus carried by two companions 1770 - 1790

This 18th-century artwork by Piat Joseph Sauvage depicts the Roman god Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry, as a young boy being carried by two cherubs. The cherubs are playfully holding him up as he reaches for a bunch of grapes, symbolizing the bounty of Bacchus's domain. The round shape of the artwork and its high relief sculpture style suggest that it was likely meant to be a decorative element in a grand interior. The overall composition of the work is both lively and charming, capturing a moment of youthful exuberance and the joy of celebration.