Ariadne Collection (#7)

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet and wit, left England to tour America.Cartoon from Punch London, 4 February 1882, showing Aestheticism, as Ariadne on Naxos

The Story of Theseus, showing Theseus killing the Minotaur at the centre of the labyrinth. On left, Ariadne gives Theseus ball of thread so he can find his way out of labyrinth

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1520-1523. Oil on canvas. Titian (c1473-576) Italian painter, l Italian Renaissance school. Ariadne deserted on Naxos, found by Bacchus/Dionysius who marries her

ARIADNE BY KIRK, 1851 engraving

Blue glass and white vitreous paste cameo panel, showing initiation of Ariadne to Dionysian mysteries, from House of F
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C.-1st century A.D. Blue glass and white vitreous paste cameo panel showing initiation of Ariadne to the Dionysian mysteries. From Pompei, House of F. Rufus

Initiation of Ariadne to Dionysian mysteries, Blue glass and white vitreous paste cameo panel, from House of F
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C.-1st century A.D. Blue glass and white vitreous paste cameo panel showing initiation of Ariadne to the Dionysian mysteries. From Pompei, House of F. Rufus

Marble krater with Dionysiac subject reliefs known as Vaso Borghese, 40-30 b. c
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Marble crater with Dionysiac subject reliefs known as Vaso Borghese, 40-30 b.C. From Rome, Sallustian Gardens. Detail: Ariadne playing the lyre beside Dionysus

Theseus leaving Ariadne, fresco from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Theseus leaving Ariadne, fresco. From Pompei

Marble ornamental cippus with bifacial relief portraying Bacchus and Ariadne
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Marble ornamental cippus with a bifacial relief portraying Bacchus and Ariadne

Detail of Oinochoe (wine jug) depicting Ariadne and Theseus
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. White ground pottery. Detail of Oinochoe (wine jug) depicting Ariadne and Theseus

Molten glass cameo depicting Bacchus and Ariadne, Assemblage by Luigi Valadier, 1780-1786
Roman civilization. Molten glass cameo depicting Bacchus and Ariadne. Assemblage by Luigi Valadier, 1780-1786

Marble statue of sleeping Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos
Roman civilization, 1st-2nd century A.D. Marble statue of sleeping Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos

Marble sarcophagus with relief depicting life of Ariadne at Naxos, detail of Ariadne asleep, protected by Hypnos
Roman civilization. Marble sarcophagus with relief depicting the life of Ariadne at Naxos. From Alexandria. Detail: Ariadne asleep, protected by Hypnos, the god of sleep

Black-figure pottery, Bilingual amphora, attributed to Andokides and Lysippides Painters, Side B by Lysippides
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Bilingual amphora, attributed to Andokides and Lysippides Painters, 530-520 b.C

Mosaic of the abandoned Ariadne, 2nd to 3rd century AD, Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antioch, Hatay province, Southwest Turkey, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Pompeii: casa Di Ariadne
Pompeii: casa di Adriane Date: 1910

VANDERLYN: ARIADNE ASLEEP. Ariadne Asleep on the Island of Naxos Oil on canvas by John Vanderlyn, 1814

Theseus & Ariadne
Ariadne, daughter of Minos, king of Crete, helps Theseus overcome the Minotaur, and then accompanies him to Naxos, where he deserts her - here he says goodbye while she weeps

Greek Satyr Play
Characters from a satyr play, featuring Dionysos and Ariadne, represented on a terracotta fragment

Theseus Tells Ariadne
He tells Ariadne, daughter of Minos, king of Crete, that - with her help - he has overcome the Minotaur which was menacing the island

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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.