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A bacchanal of children, after Michelangelo (chalk on paper)
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A bacchanal of children, after Michelangelo (chalk on paper)
2637294 A bacchanal of children, after Michelangelo (chalk on paper) by Clovio, Giorgio Giulio (1498-1578) (attr. to); 27.9x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23303640
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Bacchanal Bacchic Boiling Chef Cooking Drunk Drunken Faun Feast Feasting Frenzy High Renaissance Michelangelo Raucous Slaughtered Slaughtering Suckling Urinating
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This print captures the essence of a lively bacchanal scene, inspired by Michelangelo's genius. Created by Giorgio Giulio Clovio, or attributed to him, this artwork showcases a high renaissance feast filled with raucous energy and uninhibited joy. The image depicts a group of children in various states of revelry and mischief. They dance, draw, cook, slaughter animals, and even indulge in drunkenness. The elderly watch over them as they engage in their bacchic frenzy. Amidst the chaos, one can spot a nude male chef preparing food while another child tends to horses nearby. The composition is teeming with life as it beautifully combines elements from nature and human existence. From the faun-like figures to the farm animals that roam freely amidst the festivities - every detail adds depth to this vibrant tableau. While some may find certain aspects controversial - such as nudity or scenes of urination - it is important to view this artwork within its historical context rather than through modern lenses. It serves as a testament to Michelangelo's influence on subsequent generations of artists who sought inspiration from his masterpieces. This intriguing print invites us into an extraordinary world where innocence meets indulgence and creativity intertwines with wild abandon. It reminds us that art has always been an expression of our deepest desires and emotions – whether they be noble or primal – transcending time and societal norms.
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