Bacchanten in een bosrijk landschap 1847 - 1889

"Bacchanten in een bosrijk landschap" is a black and white etching by William Unger, a German artist known for his detailed and dramatic depictions of mythological scenes. This particular work, created between 1847 and 1889, portrays a group of Bacchantes, female followers of the god Bacchus, in a wooded landscape. The scene is characterized by a sense of movement and energy, as the Bacchantes dance and celebrate in the embrace of nature. Unger's use of shadow and light creates a dramatic effect, highlighting the figures and their ecstatic abandon. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the artistic fascination with classical mythology and the beauty of the natural world during the 19th century.