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Cupids in Bacchanalian scene

Possibly workshop of Lukas Faydherbe Flemish
17th century
Not on view
The curving back of this relief conforms to the outer edge of an elephant tusk. The object was probably one of a several meant to be set into a piece of furniture. Such scenes of Bacchic revelry were popular among collectors throughout the following century.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cupids in Bacchanalian scene
  • Artist: Possibly workshop of Lukas Faydherbe (Flemish, Mechelen 1617–1697 Mechelen)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: Flemish
  • Medium: Ivory
  • Dimensions: 4-3/8 x 10-1/4 in. (11.1 x 26.0 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923
  • Object Number: 24.80.85
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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