Sick Bacchus c. 1593

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''Sick Bacchus'' (Italian: ''Bacco malato''), also known as ''The Young Sick Bacchus'' or ''The Self-Portrait as Bacchus'', is an early self-portrait by the Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, dated to c. 1593. The painting, which is held in the Galleria Borghese in Rome, Italy, depicts a youthful, yet sickly Bacchus reclined and proffering a bowl of fruit. It is one of Caravaggio's earliest known works and is considered a significant example of his pioneering naturalistic style that would profoundly influence the Baroque period.

The work is executed in oil on canvas and measures 67 cm × 53 cm. Caravaggio's choice to represent himself as Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, is interpreted as a commentary on the artist's own state of health and lifestyle. The pallor of his skin, the jaundiced eyes, and the presence of a bandage on his arm suggest that he was suffering from an illness at the time, possibly malaria, which was common in Rome during that period. The painting's realism is heightened by the vivid depiction of the fruit, which includes a rotting apple and grape leaves showing signs of decay, symbolizing the transience of life and the proximity of death.

The ''Sick Bacchus'' is notable for its dramatic use of chiaroscuro and tenebrism, techniques that Caravaggio would develop further in his later works. The stark contrast between the dark background and the illuminated figure creates a sense of depth and volume. This, along with the direct gaze of Bacchus, engages the viewer in a personal and intimate encounter with the subject.

Art historians have debated the authenticity and dating of the ''Sick Bacchus'', with some suggesting that it may have been a copy or a work by a follower. However, the prevailing consensus is that it is an original work by Caravaggio, created shortly after his arrival in Rome when he was in his early twenties and struggling with illness and poverty.

The ''Sick Bacchus'' is an important work in Caravaggio's oeuvre as it showcases his early experimentation with naturalism and the human condition, themes that would become central to his artistic legacy. It remains a subject of study for its biographical implications and its role in the development of Caravaggio's radical and influential style.

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