The Three Bacchuses
1774
Meet the 'Three Bacchuses,' though they look less like Roman gods and more like 18th-century Swiss tavern regulars! Created in 1774, Gottfried Locher captured this lively scene of three men in baggy white trousers and brown coats gathered around a massive wine barrel. One guy is already enjoying a glass while perched on top, another leans in casually, and the third seems busy tapping the keg for more goodies. It’s a charming, hand-colored print that pokes fun at the love of wine, proving that the party spirit hasn't changed much in centuries.
- Technique
- hand-colored engraving
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