Triomf van Bacchus 1677

petrusclouwet

pencil drawn

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

pencil art

This etching, "Triomf van Bacchus," created by Petrus Clouwet in 1677, depicts the Roman god of wine, Bacchus, as he is carried on a litter by followers. The scene is bustling with activity, featuring a procession of Bacchic revelers, including a satyr, a goat, and a woman holding a wreath. This lively depiction showcases the influence of Classical mythology on Baroque art.