Ariadne Collection

The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Artist: Master of the Cassoni
The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Theseus lands on Crete from Athens and sets out to kill the Minotaur, the bull-headed monster which King Minos has had imprisoned in the labyrinth built by

Mosaic from the workshop of ANNIUS PONUS or BONUS

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Bacchus and Ariadne, 1691. Creator: Sebastiano Ricci
Bacchus and Ariadne, 1691.

Bacchus And Ariadne, 1894. Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus And Ariadne, 1894. The princess Ariadne fell asleep on a beach after being abandoned by the hero Theseus. Bacchus, the god of wine, found her and fell instantly in love with her

Venus gives the crown to Ariadne; on the clouds Venus, surrounded by cupids
8683580 Venus gives the crown to Ariadne; on the clouds Venus, surrounded by cupids, offers the crown of Vulcan to Ariadne seated next to Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Weeping Bacchus and Ariadn, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683558 Weeping Bacchus and Ariadn, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo, Este Ducal Palace)

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet
537587 Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet; (add.info.: Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet and wit, left England to tour America.Cartoon from Punch London

Theseus at the command of Minerva deserting the sleeping Ariadne (colour litho)
8626445 Theseus at the command of Minerva deserting the sleeping Ariadne (colour litho) by MacEwen, Walter (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683571 The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo)

Bacchus places the crown of Ariadne among the constellations, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683583 Bacchus places the crown of Ariadne among the constellations, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

Plaque depicting the triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689137 Plaque depicting the triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Bacchus reaches Ariadne abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683553 Bacchus reaches Ariadne abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

Wedding Banquet. On the clouds Bacchus, Ariadne and Venus with a figure pouring wine are seated at a round table
8683576 Wedding Banquet. On the clouds Bacchus, Ariadne and Venus with a figure pouring wine are seated at a round table. The other gods watch from afar

Four Seasons, Autumn: Bacchus and Ariadne, 1856-1863. Creator: Delacroix, Eugène (1798-1863)
Four Seasons, Autumn: Bacchus and Ariadne, 1856-1863. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

Bust of Ariadne
Andreas Magnusson

Bust of Ariadne
Andreas Magnusson

Bust of Ariadne
Andreas Magnusson

Bust of Ariadne
Andreas Magnusson

Bust of Ariadne
Andreas Magnusson

Bacchus and Ariadne, between c1619 and c1620 / between 1619 and 1620. Creator: Guido Reni
Bacchus and Ariadne, between c1619 and c1620 / between 1619 and 1620

Ariadne on Naxos, 1510-1530. Creator: Filippo da Verona
Ariadne on Naxos, 1510-1530. Other Title(s): Woman Standing at Water's Edge

Ariadne Lying on the Shore of Naxos, 1783. Creator: Adolf Ulric Wertmüller
Ariadne Lying on the Shore of Naxos, 1783

Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1680

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1768. Creator: Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee
Bacchus and Ariadne, 1768

Bacchus and Ariadne, late 18th century. Creator: Jonas Akerstrom
Bacchus and Ariadne, late 18th century

Bacchus and Ariadne, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Bertin
Bacchus and Ariadne, c18th century

The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1675-c.1699. Creator: Anon
The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1675-c.1699

Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Creator: Henry Cros
Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Ariadne's Thread. Greek mythology: the daughter of King Minos of Crete gives Theseus a ball of yarn to lay a trail as he sets out to kill the Minotaur

Bacchus and Ariadne, n.d. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
Bacchus and Ariadne, n.d

Pedestal with Relief of the Triumph of Ariadne, n.d. Creator: Giuseppe Maria Mazzuoli
Pedestal with Relief of the Triumph of Ariadne, n.d

Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus on Naxos, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus on Naxos, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

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Two-headed ferm of Arianna, in the house of the "Vettii" in Pompeii. Pompeii Statue First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Bacchus recovers Ariadne;work of Jacopo Robusti known as Tintoretto. Doge's Palace, Venice Painting Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Hellenistic sculpture of the head of a sleeping Ariadne, located at the National Roman Museum in Rome. Rome National Roman Museum Head Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Censer with red figures representing Bacchus and Arianne on a triclinium, preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Censer

Head of the sleeping Arianna, preserved in the National Museum of Rome, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome Head Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Bacchus and Arianna; tapestry done the Beauvais Company, design by Francois Boucher. Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome Rome Palazzo del Quirinale Tapestry Eighteenth Century

Late Imperial sarcophagus with the myth of Bacchus and Arianna, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Sarcophagus Late Antique Period, Roman Art, Europe

Bas-relief with Dionysius, Ariadne and Satyr preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Ariadne abandoned by Theseus: high relief in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums High Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Gallery of Statues in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City: in the background, Ariadne Sleeping State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Statue First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Bacchus and Ariadne, tondo with a bas-relief depicting mythological subject matter, part of the frieze in the courtyard of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence Florence Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, tondo with a bas-relief depicting mythological subject matter, part of the frieze in the courtyard of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Bacchus and Ariadne, attributed to Antonio Canoca, in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti Sculptural Group Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Sleeping or abandoned Arianna, sculpture, Roman art from Greek original of the 2nd century a.C. Gallery of Statues and Hall of busts, Vatican Museums

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"Ariadne: A Mythical Journey Through Art and Time" Step into the enchanting world of Ariadne, a timeless figure whose story has captivated artists for centuries. From ancient Roman mosaics to Renaissance paintings and beyond, her tale unfolds in various artistic forms. Intricately crafted by the skilled hands of Annius Ponus or Bonus, a mosaic from his workshop transports us back to an era where Ariadne's fate took a dramatic turn. Drunk Zeno buried alive, entombed in darkness as Emperor Zeno met his demise. These events set the stage for Ariadne's abandonment on Naxos by Theseus himself. Roman-Pompeian wall painting brings this moment to life with vivid colors and delicate brushstrokes. Created during the first century AD, it captures the heart-wrenching scene left alone on the island while her lover sails away. Alessandro Piccolomini takes us further into Ariadne's narrative with his 16th-century masterpiece "Bacchus and Ariadne. " The oil-on-canvas painting showcases their passionate encounter as Bacchus rescues her from solitude, intertwining their destinies forever. The allure of Bacchus and Ariadne continues to inspire artists across generations. In stunning renditions like "Bacchus and Ariadne" painted on canvas or depicted through Roman-Greek vase paintings by Hermonax in 5th Century BC Greece, we witness their eternal connection amidst mythical landscapes. Wyatt Eaton's portrayal in 1888 adds a touch of romanticism to our journey. With soft strokes and gentle hues, he invites us into her inner world filled with longing and introspection. Finally, we arrive at "The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, " an awe-inspiring celebration captured through artistry that transcends time.