Print Description
Engraving of Bacchus (Dionysus) standing in a niche, holding a cup in his right hand while his left hand rests on a small satyr eating grapes. This engraving is part of a series of eight classical gods based on Polidoro da Caravaggio’s frescoes.
Made by Hendrick Goltzius after Hendrick Goltzius after Polidoro da Caravaggio.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 21.5 x 35.4 cm (8.46 x 13.94 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 35.4 cm. (8.46 x 13.94 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light soiling and creasing. Left margin, with small tears and thin paper spots and paper loss. Old fold lines. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
BACCHUS, DIONYSUS, CLASSICAL GODS, HENDRICK GOLTZIUS, POLIDORO DA CARAVAGGIO, MYTHOLOGY, ENGRAVING | EXPO-421
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Frescoes on the fa?ade of a Roman house (now lost), created c. 1522?1527 by Polidoro da Caravaggio.
Reference: Hollstein Dutch 302-2(4), The Illustrated Bartsch 255-2(4).
Biography engraver: Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617), Dutch Mannerist engraver known for his detailed and masterful works.
Biography artist: Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499-1543), an Italian painter influenced by Raphael, specializing in frescoes.
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