Et bacchusbarn med en vinkande og et glas, halvt liggende med et bind af Saxo i hånden 1871

This marble sculpture by Danish artist C.F. Holbech, created in 1871, portrays a youthful Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry, reclining with a glass of wine in his hand. The figure is adorned with a wreath of grapes, signifying the god's association with viticulture. The sculpture is a captivating example of Holbech's talent for capturing the playful and sensual aspects of classical mythology, making it a highlight of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection.