L’enfance de Bacchus c. 1630

This painting, “L’enfance de Bacchus”, depicts the childhood of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, created by the prominent French Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin around 1630. The scene is filled with a variety of figures and symbols representing the god’s upbringing, including a satyr, a nymph, and a baby Bacchus. The work is a prime example of Poussin’s classical style and interest in mythology, which became a defining factor of his artistic legacy.