A bacchante, a female follower of Bacchus, poised atop a striding goat, her body gracefully contoured in a flowing classical drapery that clings to her form with naturalistic movement. The composition is infused with dynamic rhythm, as the diagonal thrust of the figure and the goat’s stride impart a sense of motion, while the intricate detailing of hair, fur, and foliage  reflects the elegance of the neoclassical style. The piece reveals a lyrical vitality and sensual poise characteristic of late eighteenth-century interpretations of mythological themes, balancing idealised beauty with animated expressiveness.