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A suggestion of branches emerging from his head indicate his subsequent transformation into a tree. The drawing on the right depicts a moment from Book VI in which Bacchus, transformed into a bunch of grapes, is presented to Erigone so that he might seduce her. \n\nThornhill has inscribed both drawings in pen and ink identifying the intended location for each design as well as the figures depicted. He has also included dimensions for the subsequent paintings on the left and bottom sides of both drawings. Thornhill loosely sketched the compositions in black chalk before subtly enhancing the darker passages with wash.","physicalDescription":"Drawing in pencil and wash. 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