Allegory of Autumn (Bacchus) 1670s

Filippo Parodi's "Allegory of Autumn (Bacchus)" is a masterful example of Italian Baroque sculpture from the 1670s. The life-sized, polychromed wooden figure depicts the Roman god of wine and revelry, Bacchus, in a dynamic pose, embodying the season's exuberance. His relaxed posture and lively expression convey the sense of abundance and celebration associated with autumn. The gilded grapes held in his right hand and the golden crown of leaves that adorn his head reinforce this theme, making this a visually captivating representation of the season's abundance.