“bacchino Con Grappolo D’uva” (bacchus With Grapes), Oil On Canvas, 17th Century

“Bacchino con Grappolo d’Uva” (Bacchus with Grapes), oil on canvas, 17th century

Description of the work:

This lively 17th-century oil painting on canvas depicts Bacchus, rendered with a strong sense of naturalness and playfulness. The smiling, chubby child is portrayed in half-length, crowned with a wreath of vine leaves, in clear reference to the cult of Bacchus.

The composition, enriched by warm tones and a light that enhances the softness of the skin and the reflections of the fruit, is part of the 17th-century pictorial tradition linked to the Bacchic and allegorical theme, common in Italian and Flemish workshops of the time.

Frame: The work is housed in a precious period wooden frame, carved with plant and fruit motifs in relief, which echoes and amplifies the theme of abundance represented in the painting.

Dimensions: In frame: H 69 cm x W 59.5 cm / Canvas: H 48 cm x W 37 cm