Artwork
A Bacchanal
A Bacchanal is an oil painting by Sebastiano Ricci. It dates from 1706 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Overview
A Bacchanal is a painting created around 1706 by Sebastiano Ricci, an Italian artist known for his work in the late Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively scene of figures, including adults and cherubs, in a wooded setting, conveying an atmosphere of joy and celebration. A central male figure holds a golden object aloft, surrounded by others in various poses, including a seated woman and a reclining man with a child.
Technique & Style
Ricci's use of oil paint brings the scene to life through his handling of color and composition, characteristic of his Cortonesque style, which is marked by luminosity and vigor.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, created during a period when Ricci worked alongside other notable Venetian painters, such as Piazzetta and Tiepolo.
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Artist
Sebastiano Ricci (1 August 1659 – 15 May 1734) was an Italian Baroque painter of the late Baroque period in Venetian painting.
