Bacchus with Dog, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Oil on canvas. The central protagonist of the scene is the god Bacchus, with his head surrounded by a wreath … Read more Oil on canvas. The central protagonist of the scene is the god Bacchus, with his head surrounded by a wreath of vines, partially covered by a red cloth, with one hand he holds a flowered spear, with the other he holds a bunch of grapes high above the open jaws of a wild dog, which lies lying on the ground in front of him, with a cupid who, sitting on his belly, holds his muzzle open. In the background a landscape tinged with the reddish lights of a sunset.The painting was restored and relined at the end of the 19th century, and presented in a frame from the same period. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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