Bacchant, sater en kinderen before 1716

This etching by Jean Lepautre, titled "Bacchant, sater en kinderen," depicts a scene of revelry from the Roman god Bacchus's mythology. It portrays the god's followers, the Bacchantes, reveling in the company of a satyr and children. The artwork is a fine example of Lepautre's skill in creating detailed and expressive depictions of figures and scenes from classical mythology, showcasing the popularity of this subject matter among 17th-century French artists. The use of hatching and cross-hatching in the etching produces a sense of depth and texture, bringing the scene to life.