When was "The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods"" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1531–76.

What medium is "The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods""?

The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods" is Engraving.

Is "The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods"" in the public domain?

Yes, The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods"

Q: Who created "The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods""?

The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods" was created by Giulio Bonasone in ca. 1531–76.

Giulio Bonasone

ca. 1531–76

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 6 11/16 x 4 7/16 in. (17 x 11.2 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1962

Accession Number

62.602.145(3)

Tags

EaglesWomenBacchusBirthMale NudesFemale Nudes

Art Historical Context

Giulio Bonasone, a prominent Italian engraver of the 16th century, created *The Birth of Bacchus, from "The Loves of the Gods"* around 1531–76. This intricate engraving captures a pivotal moment from classical mythology: the extraordinary birth of Bacchus (the Roman Dionysus), god of wine and revelry. According to legend, Zeus rescued his unborn son from the mortal Semele by sewing him into his thigh, leading to this divine emergence amid gods, nymphs, and symbolic eagles—Zeus's sacred birds. Bonasone's work reflects the Renaissance fascination with ancient tales, popularized through series li...

About the Artist

Giulio Bonasone · 1500–1600

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