Bacchanaal van Amors 1772 - 1817

"Bacchanaal van Amors" (Bacchanal of Cupids) is a drawing by François Philippe Charpentier, a French artist who lived from 1734 to 1817. Created between 1772 and 1817, this work features playful cherubs engaged in a bacchanal, a revelry inspired by the Roman god of wine, Bacchus. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of joy and youthful abandon, exemplifying Charpentier's skill in depicting the human form. The use of brown ink creates a sense of warmth and intimacy in the composition. The drawing’s relatively small size, at 174mm in height and 111mm in width, emphasizes the intimate nature of the scene and the artist's attention to detail.