"The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne"
Venetian Master of the 17th Century
Oil on canvas
Canvas cm. 78.0 x 95
Frame cm. 90 x 110
Excellent condition
This splendid oil painting on canvas depicts the festive scene of the union between the two protagonists of the famous happy-ending myth of Bacchus and Ariadne.
The work presents itself with a cheerful and festive atmosphere where the message of the joy of living is evident.
The warm and luminous chromatism increases the pleasantness of the composition. The light strokes on the characters that animate the scene are very effective in creating an excellent volumetric effect.
The author is a valid interpreter of Venetian painting from the late 1600s.
The canvas is in excellent condition and is set in a beautiful antique, carved and gilded frame.
The Myth of Bacchus and Ariadne
Among the most interesting protagonists of mythology, the figures of Ariadne and Bacchus emerge as symbols of passion, rebirth, inebriation and transgression.
From this myth, poets and painters have drawn inspiration for their works.
Ariadne, daughter of Minos, the mythical king of Crete, and stepsister of the Minotaur, fell in love at first sight with the handsome Theseus. He promised to marry her in exchange for her help.
When the hero entered the labyrinth to face the monstrous Minotaur, Ariadne revealed to him how to get out and gave him the ball of thread to unwind to find his way back.
After killing the Minotaur and leaving the labyrinth, thanks to Ariadne's famous thread, the two headed towards Athens to get married.
But Theseus' promise was only aimed at getting help, and when they arrived on the island of Naxos, Theseus fled on a ship and abandoned Ariadne lying asleep on the seashore.
Upon awakening, the girl began to despair. Shortly after, attracted by her laments, the Greek God Dionysus, Bacchus for the Romans, arrived on the island of Naxos. Dionysus encouraged her to tell him her pains.
When Ariadne finished telling her story, Dionysus, struck by her beauty, revealed to her that he was a God, placed a crown of sparkling gems on her hair and asked her if she wanted to be his bride.
The girl accepted the wedding gift and suddenly a golden chariot pulled by leopards appeared. Dionysus and Ariadne climbed onto it and the chariot began its ascent towards the sky to take them to Mount Olympus, while the diadem of gems was transformed by the god Hephaestus into the constellation of Corona Borealis.
The story of Ariadne and Bacchus is not just a tale of mythology, but a real journey through deep emotions and meanings. These two characters become emblematic, demonstrating how love can overcome great disappointment and open up to new, vivid and rewarding experiences.
After being abandoned by Theseus, Ariadne found a special companion in the god of wine, Bacchus. Together, they explored the intoxication of life and the joy that wine can bring, filling their existences with meaning and joy. Their union demonstrates that, even in the darkness, there can always be a light that guides us towards renewal.
Bacchus, as the god of wine, is not only the bearer of celebration, but also of rebirth and transformation, and his presence represents a way to overcome adversity by transforming it into joy and celebration.
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