This cherubic vision of the infant Bacchus playfully toasts life’s pleasures, making it a fitting tribute for birthdays or lighthearted affection. Draped in vivid blue and crowned with ivy, the young god of wine lounges with a golden jug in hand, his expression equal parts innocence and mischief. Bellini’s pastoral backdrop softens the myth, blending classical charm with everyday joy.

Currently held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., courtesy of the Samuel H. Kress Collection.