Bacchanals 18th century

This 18th-century red chalk drawing, titled "Bacchanals," depicts a scene of revelry and celebration. The drawing is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger work, as it shows an abundance of figures engaged in a lively bacchanal. The figures are drawn with loose, expressive lines that capture the movement and energy of the scene. The drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.