Epithalamium, at center a winged putto seated on a peacock standing on a barrel, at left a figure in fur-lined hat and outercoat holds a piece of wood over a brazier, at right a figure dressed in an ivy crown holds a goblet in one hand and a bottle in the other, surrounded by scrollwork and grapevines

Q: Is "Epithalamium, at center a winged putto seated on a peacock standing on a barrel, at left a figure in fur-lined hat and outercoat holds a piece of wood over a brazier, at right a figure dressed in an ivy crown holds a goblet in one hand and a bottle in the other, surrounded by scrollwork and grapevines" in the public domain?

Yes, Epithalamium, at center a winged putto seated on a peacock standing on a barrel, at left a figure in fur-lined hat and outercoat holds a piece of wood over a brazier, at right a figure dressed in an ivy crown holds a goblet in one hand and a bottle in the other, surrounded by scrollwork and grapevines is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bernard Picart

1726

Epithalamium, at center a winged putto seated on a peacock standing on a barrel, at left a figure in fur-lined hat and outercoat holds a piece of wood over a brazier, at right a figure dressed in an ivy crown holds a goblet in one hand and a bottle in the other, surrounded by scrollwork and grapevines by Bernard Picart

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

sheet: 9 x 12 in. (22.8 x 30.5 cm) plate: 4 7/8 x 6 1/4 in. (12.4 x 15.9 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Accession Number

2012.136.236

Tags

WomenPeacocksVinesInsignia

Art Historical Context

In the heart of Bernard Picart's 1726 etching *Epithalamium*, a playful winged putto perches triumphantly on a peacock atop a barrel, ev the joyous spirit of a wedding celebration.Epithalamium," from ancient Greek wedding hymns, sets the festive tone, with intricate scrollwork and grapevines framing the scene. To the left, a figure a fur-lined hat and coat tends a brazier with a piece of wood, suggesting warmth and hearthly comfort, while on the right, crowned in ivy—symbol of Bacchus, god of wine—raises a goblet and bottle in merry toast. Tags highlighting women, peacocks, vines, and insignia...

About the Artist

Bernard Picart · 1673–1733

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