Mercury Entrusting the Infant Bacchus to the Nymphs of Nysa (1734) is an artwork by François Boucher. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Mercury Entrusting the Infant Bacchus to the Nymphs of Nysa (1734)
- Artist
- François Boucher (French, 1703-1770)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, is associated with wine, festivity, and theater. Bacchants are his followers, and his mythic company frequently includes satyrs and Silenus.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Mercury Entrusting the Infant Bacchus to the Nymphs of Nysa (1734)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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