Placido Costanzi (Roma,1702-1759)

Bacchus, Venus and Ariadne Placido Costanzi (Rome, 1702-1759) Oil on canvas 18th century Canvas cm. 40 x 30 Frame cm. 57 x 48 Excellent condition Written expertise drawn up by Prof. Ferdinando Arisi This graceful 18th-century canvas depicts the god Bacchus, accompanied by his festive entourage, approaching the beautiful Ariadne who lies naked and stretched out on the shores of the Island of Naxos, just abandoned by Theseus. The Goddess Venus invites Bacchus to join the maiden and places on her the crown that will transform into the constellation of the Corona Borealis. Bacchus, struck by Ariadne's beauty, falls in love with her at first sight and, after marrying her, takes her on a chariot pulled by leopards towards Olympus. The iconography of the painting in question is very rare and is not referable to a particular event in the mythological history of Bacchus and Ariadne. The large canvas "Bacchus, Venus and Ariadne" by Tintoretto exhibited in Venice in the Doge's Palace is famous. Another rare and very suggestive prerogative of our canvas is the night setting, which allows the author to give the scene a charm with magical tones, with the naked bodies of the attractive female protagonists illuminated by a light of great effect in the darkness of the night. The work is a splendid sketch executed by Placido Costanzi (Rome 1702-1759), specialized in the realization of mythological scenes, an excellent exponent of Rococo painting in the Capital. Although it is a preparatory painting for a large canvas, the Master gives the scene an excellent chromatic and volumetric rendering, perfectly rendering the idea of what the final result will be. The conditions are excellent, in the absence of restorations and with an old re-lining. A beautiful gilded frame from the 19th century perfectly completes the artwork. We issue a stamped and signed certificate of authenticity that guarantees the period, provenance and all the characteristics of the work, written by an Antique dealer affiliated with FIMA (ITALIAN FEDERATION OF ART MERCHANTS). Delivery in Italy and throughout Europe within 3 days of receiving the bank transfer. The shipment is tracked and insured and travels with careful shockproof packaging inside a custom-made wooden crate. Negotiable price and personalized payment. All photographic details on our private website click link: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prdotto/bacco---venere-e-arianna