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Ariadne Collection (#2)

"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

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus and Ariadne, attributed to Antonio Canoca, in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence

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

Background imageAriadne Collection: Sleeping or abandoned Arianna, sculpture, Roman art from Greek original of the 2nd century a.C

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

Background imageAriadne Collection: Sleeping or abandoned Arianna and sarcophagus with gigantomachy, sculpture

Sleeping or abandoned Arianna and sarcophagus with gigantomachy, sculpture, Roman art from Greek original of the 2nd century a.C

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne's head, marble, Ancient Art, Capitoline Museums, Rome

Ariadne's head, marble, Ancient Art, Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Head. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. a.C.-III sec. d.C

Background imageAriadne Collection: Tondo with a bas-relief of the Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, mythological subject matter

Tondo with a bas-relief of the Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, mythological subject matter, attributed to Bertoldo di Giovanni, courtyard of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne watching Theseus's boat depart from the island of Naxos

Ariadne watching Theseus's boat depart from the island of Naxos. Mural from a triclinium in a shop/dwelling at
FLO4686919 Ariadne watching Theseus's boat depart from the island of Naxos. Mural from a triclinium in a shop/dwelling at Regio IX.II.5, Pompeii

Background imageAriadne Collection: Wall painting showing Theseus and Ariadne from a tablinum in the Casa di Caccia Antica or House of

Wall painting showing Theseus and Ariadne from a tablinum in the Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt
FLO4686883 Wall painting showing Theseus and Ariadne from a tablinum in the Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt, Reg. VI, Ins. 4, No. 48

Background imageAriadne Collection: DRUNK ZENO BURIED ALIVE

DRUNK ZENO BURIED ALIVE
ZENO, Byzantine Emperor, drunk as usual, is taken for dead and buried : when sounds are heard from his tomb, his wife Ariadne tells people to take no notice Date: 491

Background imageAriadne Collection: EMPEROR ZENO DIES

EMPEROR ZENO DIES
ZENO, Byzantine Emperor Drunk as usual, he is taken for dead and buried : when sounds are heard from his tomb, his wife Ariadne tells people to take no notice Date: ruled 474 - 491

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus and Ariadne, 17th century (painting)

Bacchus and Ariadne, 17th century (painting)
7352774 Bacchus and Ariadne, 17th century (painting) by Fiasella, Domenico Il Sarzana (1589-1669) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Domenico Fiasella (1589-1669)); Luisa Ricciarini

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne and Bacchus (oil on canvas)

Ariadne and Bacchus (oil on canvas)
3359345 Ariadne and Bacchus (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Accademia di San Luca, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Ariadne and Bacchus, Guido Reni, 1575-1642, oil on canvas)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Maenade or Ariane, 2nd century (marble)

Maenade or Ariane, 2nd century (marble)
7308571 Maenade or Ariane, 2nd century (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Maenade (Bacchante) or Ariane, Marble

Background imageAriadne Collection: Fight Of Teseo With The Minotauro (woodcut)

Fight Of Teseo With The Minotauro (woodcut)
7272429 Fight Of Teseo With The Minotauro (woodcut) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info.: TESEO Fight of Teseo with the Minotauro (in figure of centaur) in a maze

Background imageAriadne Collection: Statue of a Sleeping Ariadne, also known as Cleopatra. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of a Sleeping Ariadne, also known as Cleopatra. 1779 (engraving)
7237407 Statue of a Sleeping Ariadne, also known as Cleopatra. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping Ariadne, also known as Cleopatra)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne (colour litho)

Ariadne (colour litho)
7201365 Ariadne (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1912.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall

Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall
2384699 Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ceiling with the allegory of the Autumn, Bacchus, Hall of Autumn, 1687-88 (fresco)

Ceiling with the allegory of the Autumn, Bacchus, Hall of Autumn, 1687-88 (fresco)
3606330 Ceiling with the allegory of the Autumn, Bacchus, Hall of Autumn, 1687-88 (fresco) by Piola, Domenico the Elder (1627-1703); Palazzo Rosso, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: Genoa)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4

Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4, Queen of Whites 5
6337081 Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4, Queen of Whites 5, Queen of Yellows 6 by Withers

Background imageAriadne Collection: Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092)

Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092)
2646093 Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092)

Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092)
2646094 Thiasus of Dionysus, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646092) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)

Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696752 Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Theseus, Paphos

Background imageAriadne Collection: Flemish tapestry. Series Story of Theseus. Theseus abandons Ariadne on the island of Naxos

Flemish tapestry. Series Story of Theseus. Theseus abandons Ariadne on the island of Naxos
7208567 Flemish tapestry. Series Story of Theseus. Theseus abandons Ariadne on the island of Naxos (Teseo abandona a Ariadna en la Isla de Naxos). Eighth tapestry in the series

Background imageAriadne Collection: Dionysus, Ancient Greek god of wine, approaching Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos (engraving)

Dionysus, Ancient Greek god of wine, approaching Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos (engraving)
7147457 Dionysus, Ancient Greek god of wine, approaching Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dionysus)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Apollo, Ares, Mars, Ariadne (engraving)

Apollo, Ares, Mars, Ariadne (engraving)
7164281 Apollo, Ares, Mars, Ariadne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo, Ares, Mars, Ariadne)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)

Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696750 Theseus and the Minotaur, House of Theseus, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Theseus, Paphos

Background imageAriadne Collection: The fine thread (engraving)

The fine thread (engraving)
7192790 The fine thread (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fine thread. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus and Ariadne, n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill

Bacchus and Ariadne, n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill
Bacchus and Ariadne, n.d

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, c. 1892. Creator: Jules Dalou

Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, c. 1892. Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, c. 1892

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, modeled c. 1892 (cast 1903 / 07). Creator: Jules Dalou

Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, modeled c. 1892 (cast 1903 / 07). Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, modeled c. 1892 (cast 1903/07)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus with his companions discovering Ariadne on the island of Naxos, after Reni, 165

Bacchus with his companions discovering Ariadne on the island of Naxos, after Reni, 1650-80

Background imageAriadne Collection: Untitled (Statue of Woman Reclining Atop a Sarcophagus), c. 1857

Untitled (Statue of Woman Reclining Atop a Sarcophagus), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Cover of Ver Sacrum, the journal of the Viennese Secession

Cover of Ver Sacrum, the journal of the Viennese Secession
XAM66128 Cover of Ver Sacrum, the journal of the Viennese Secession, depicting Theseus and the Minotaur, at the time of the first Secession exhibition in Vienna, 1898 (lithograph) by Klimt

Background imageAriadne Collection: An Italian terracotta relief panel depicting the Triumph of Ariadne

An Italian terracotta relief panel depicting the Triumph of Ariadne
1764799 An Italian terracotta relief panel depicting the Triumph of Ariadne, shown in Bacchus panther drawn chariot with Silenus and Pan looking on, c.1870 (terracotta) by Italian School

Background imageAriadne Collection: Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool)

Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool)
693810 Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool) by Flemish School, (17th century); 257x384 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting the Triumph of Bacchus)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne, (paster relief painted and gilt)

Ariadne, (paster relief painted and gilt)
828391 Ariadne, (paster relief painted and gilt) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); 62.2x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne. Robert Anning Bell (1863-1933)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus and Ariadne

Bacchus and Ariadne
3433592 Bacchus and Ariadne by Chiari, Giuseppe Bartolomeo (1654-1724); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Chiari Giuseppe 1654-1727 " L incontro di Bacco e Arianna" - Roma)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne (chromolitho)

Ariadne (chromolitho)
975901 Ariadne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAriadne Collection: Buste d Ariadne (engraving)

Buste d Ariadne (engraving)
2793330 Buste d Ariadne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buste d Ariadne. Illustration for La Mythologie by Rene Menard (Delagrave, 1878)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadnes Thread, 1929 (screen print)

Ariadnes Thread, 1929 (screen print)
3036184 Ariadnes Thread, 1929 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of the myth of Ariadnes Thread from Greek Mythology; screen print)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)

Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)
3086889 Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 116.8 x 128.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAriadne Collection: Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England (engraving)

Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England (engraving)
1612527 Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAriadne Collection: The Anglo-German Ultimatum to Venezuela, the Blockading Fleets (litho)

The Anglo-German Ultimatum to Venezuela, the Blockading Fleets (litho)
1601349 The Anglo-German Ultimatum to Venezuela, the Blockading Fleets (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-German Ultimatum to Venezuela)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Golden rhododendron, Rhodendron aureum magniflorum

Golden rhododendron, Rhodendron aureum magniflorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Andrews from Edward Henderson and Andrew Hendersons The Illustrated Bouquet

Background imageAriadne Collection: Meissen cup, cover and saucer, painted by Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807) (porcelain)

Meissen cup, cover and saucer, painted by Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807) (porcelain)
BAL1329 Meissen cup, cover and saucer, painted by Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807) (porcelain) by German School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; out of copyright

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne (Ariane)

Ariadne (Ariane)
5939367 Ariadne (Ariane) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne (Ariane) - Woodcut from Once a Week circa 1865s by John Lawson (c)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus, (oil on canvas)

Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus, (oil on canvas)
990305 Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus, (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 71x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus. Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807)

Background imageAriadne Collection: Ariadne on Naxos, 1915 (bronze)

Ariadne on Naxos, 1915 (bronze)
6198838 Ariadne on Naxos, 1915 (bronze) by MacGillivray, James Pittendrigh (1856-1938); 30.5x17.8x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee




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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.