Bacchus, c.1597 by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Canvas Print - 2769-CMM
Location: Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, ItalyOriginal Size: 95 x 85 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $64.95 USD
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*Max printing size: 47.2 x 41.5 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Bacchus" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
Caravaggio's "Bacchus," c. 1597, is a sensuous triumph, a visual ode to the hedonistic delights of classical antiquity. The young god of wine and revelry reclines, almost provocatively, in a sumptuous arrangement that teeters between the realms of the sacred and the profane. Caravaggio's use of chiaroscuro is masterful, drenching Bacchus in a soft, almost tangible light that accentuates the luminous quality of his flesh. This light contrasts dramatically with the dark, ambiguous background, creating an intimate yet mysterious atmosphere.
Bacchus himself is a study in androgyny and ambivalence. Draped in a loosely arranged white toga, his bare chest exposed, he exudes a languid sensuality. His cheeks are flushed, his eyes half-closed in a state of relaxed intoxication. A garland of leaves and grapes crowns his curly hair, reinforcing his identity while adding an element of rustic charm. The still life before him, a cornucopia of ripe fruits and a carafe of deep red wine, is depicted with such meticulous attention to detail that you can almost taste the succulent grapes and feel the texture of the leaves.
Caravaggio’s Bacchus extends an inviting hand, offering a glass of wine. This gesture is both an invitation and a challenge, a beckoning to indulge in earthly pleasures while simultaneously contemplating their fleeting nature. The sheer physicality of the composition, combined with the psychological depth of Bacchus' expression, makes this painting a timeless exploration of human desire and the ephemeral joys of life. It’s Caravaggio at his most provocative, inviting viewers into a world where divine ecstasy and mortal indulgence are inseparably intertwined.
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