Bacchanal 1625 - 1665

Michel Dorigny’s “Bacchanal” (1625-1665) is a black chalk drawing on paper, depicting a lively scene of revelry. The composition centers on a large wine barrel, surrounded by putti and figures engaged in various bacchanalian activities. The drawing's delicate lines capture the movement and energy of the scene, highlighting the joy and abandon of the festivities. This drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Dorigny’s skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture the essence of a classical subject.