Michel Dorigny

Michel Dorigny was an artist whose documented activity spans the period 1617 to 1639. His represented output centers heavily on graphic works, with collections retaining records of ten portfolios, three individual prints, and two drawings. This body of work primarily explores classical, mythological, and pastoral themes, often focusing on Dionysian subjects.

Notable works recorded in museum databases include the prints Bacchanal with Figures Carrying a Vase, Bacchanal with Seated Bacchante, and Bacchanal with Sleeping Bacchus, alongside related figurative studies such as Bacchante with Sleeping Child and Drunken Silenus. These compositions provide insight into the visual culture of the early 17th century.

Dorigny’s significance is underscored by the institutional presence of his work. Collections holding his documented output include major American institutions, specifically the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art. Given the historical date of production, many Michel Dorigny prints are now in the public domain, allowing institutions and researchers to provide access to high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for educational and archival purposes.