π Myths & Legends
Bacchus
Francesco Melzi Β· 1510
Why it's great
A young man with long, curly hair points to the sky, with a skin on his shoulders. This was painted in about 1510 by Francesco Melzi, who studied with Leonardo da Vinci, and it shows the god Bacchus.
Where to see it
π Louvre MuseumParis, France
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β¬ Hi-res download
5,693 Γ 8,649 px Β· 49.2 megapixels Β· prints up to about 19 Γ 29 inches at 300 dpi
File page & license β
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
π΅ Budget
Etsy β
Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices.
πΌοΈ Mid-range
Fine Art America β
Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options.
ποΈ High-end
Meisterdrucke β
Museum-grade giclΓ©e prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
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Francesco Melzi was an Italian painter born in Milan in 1492. He was Leonardo da Vinci's student and companion, and inherited his drawings and notebooks when Leonardo died. Melzi died in 1570.


