Artwork
Ein bacchantisches Fest (zugeschrieben)

Ein bacchantisches Fest (zugeschrieben) is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Gerard de Lairesse. It dates from 1688 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Attributed to Gerard de Lairesse, 'Ein bacchantisches Fest' is a 1688 oil-on-canvas painting held at the Alte Pinakothek. It exemplifies the Flemish Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman with a golden pitcher near a table, surrounded by cherubs playing with various objects. A ram's head hangs on the wall, and a glowing dome is visible in the background, suggesting a mythological or symbolic scene.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a strong contrast between light and dark, characteristic of the chiaroscuro technique. The figures are rendered with a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the artist's skill in handling light and shadow.
History & Provenance
De Lairesse, a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, was influenced by French classicist painters and Cesare Ripa. He later published influential art theory treatises in the early 18th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gerard or Gérard (de) Lairesse (French pronunciation: ; 11 September 1641 – June 1711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist.



















