Bacchus and Nymphs in a Landscape
The Met
Artist: Abraham van Cuylenborch(Dutch, Utrecht ca. 1620–1658 Utrecht)
Date: probably 1640s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 22 7/8 x 28 3/8 in. (58.1 x 72.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Nude figures and winged children in a lush landscape with hills and a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A landscape scene features multiple nude figures and small winged figures set against rolling hills and a cloudy sky. In the upper left, a large, dark tree with dense foliage extends its branches towards the center. Several small winged figures are visible in the sky; one flies near the tree, holding a leafy branch, while three others are clustered together in the upper right, positioned as if tumbling or in motion. In the lower left foreground, a group of figures is gathered. A nude woman, seen from behind, sits on yellow drapery, reaching towards a small child. To her left, another woman, partially draped in red fabric, stands and gestures towards the child. Several other small children or winged figures are around them, some holding leafy garlands. Further to the right, a large man with a dark wreath on his head reclines on the ground, surrounded by foliage. The midground features a prominent green hill or mound. On the right side of this mound, a standing child with arms raised looks towards the sky. Further back, in the lower right, two smaller figures are visible: one stands with a red cloth, and another kneels by a body of water or low-lying area. The background consists of hazy, light blue and green hills under a pale, cloudy sky that transitions from light blue at the horizon to a darker gray-brown overhead. The overall color palette includes greens, browns, and muted skin tones.
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