Who created "A Young and an Old Bacchant"?

A Young and an Old Bacchant was created by Marcantonio Raimondi, after Raphael or Giulio Romano in ca. 1514–36.

When was "A Young and an Old Bacchant" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1514–36.

What medium is "A Young and an Old Bacchant"?

A Young and an Old Bacchant is engraving on laid paper.

Is "A Young and an Old Bacchant" in the public domain?

Yes, A Young and an Old Bacchant is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Young and an Old Bacchant

Marcantonio Raimondi, after Raphael or Giulio Romano

ca. 1514–36

Medium

engraving on laid paper

Dimensions

sheet (trimmed within platemark): 17.4 × 13 cm (6 7/8 × 5 1/8 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1972.1.1

Art Historical Context

Behold *A Young and an Oldchant*, a captivating engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi created around 1514–36 after designs by Raphael or Giulio Romano This intimate print, measuring just 17.4 × 13 cm on laid paper depicts two revelers devoted to Bacchus, the Roman god of wine youthful figure brimming with vitality beside an aged counterpart, evoking themes of life's exuberant contrasts during the High Renaissance. Raimondi a master engraver from Bologna, revolutionized printmaking by faithfully translating Raphael's graceful compositions into durable, reproducible images. Engravings like this one...

A Young and an Old Bacchant

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