Plate LI (51): Bacchus, from "Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae dorum et virorum illustrium) 1734

This 1734 engraving by Carlo Gregori depicts the Roman god Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry. Part of the "Museum Florentinum" series, this print captures the pose of a classical sculpture and shows the god in his traditional attire, holding a cup of wine and a panther. The detailed, realistic depiction of the god's anatomy and the surrounding details like drapery and the panther create a sense of realism and grandeur. This image is a prime example of neoclassical art that was popular in the 18th century.