The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne
- Artist
- Cima da Conegliano
- Date
- c.1505 ; Italy
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- Museo Poldi Pezzoli
"The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne" is a captivating mythological painting by Cima da Conegliano, created between 1505 and 1510 as the front panel of a cassone. This High Renaissance artwork vividly depicts the mythological gods Bacchus and Ariadne, celebrating their divine union. Originally part of a multi-panel composition, it has been divided into four portions, now housed across various collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan, and a private collection. The piece exemplifies Renaissance interest in classical themes and masterful storytelling through its dynamic composition and rich details.
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