Bacchus and Ariadne

painting by Titian

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  • Venus of Urbino by Titian
    In Titian: Mythological paintings

    …of the most spectacular is Bacchus and Ariadne. The gaiety of mood, the spirit of pagan abandon, and the exquisite sense of humour in this interpretation of an idyllic world of antiquity make it one of the miracles of Renaissance art. Warmth and richness of colour help to balance the…

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