Ancient World, Mythology, Bacchus

"Bacchus" Mezzotint by Bernard Lens II (1659-1725) After the painting by Anthony van Dyck London, ca. 1690 Bacchus, as a child, riding insecurely on a leopard. He is accompanied by three companions, one guiding the leopard by leash, one holding a jug of wine and the third supporting Bacchus on the leopard. (In Greek mythology, the leopard was a symbol of the god Dionysus) Original antique print  Print is trimmed to its edges. Lower margin with title and artists' names and printing address has water stain and is creased to an extend. Overall measurements: 31,3 x 22,5 cm (ca. 12.3 x 8.9")Keywords:grapes; ornamental horticulture; obelisk; gazebo; pavilion; temple; pergola; garden; dancing; Triumph of the infant Bacchus; vase; vines, thistle; drinking, Sir Anthony van Dyck; Flemish Baroque artist; court painter in England; tranquility; refuge; water features; leopard (Panthera pardus); genus Panthera, cat family, Felidae; fertility, orchards; fruit, vegetation; interior design, wall deco