Painting in Context: Titian, Bacchus and Ariadne – Story
A masterful depiction of the mythological story of love and deceit by the Renaissance painter Titian
- The presentation starts with the love story of the Greek hero Theseus and Ariadne, the daughter of the king Minos of Crete-
- Theseus abandons Ariadne on the island of Knossos
- Bacchus, the Greek god of wine, falls in love with Ariadne and offers her marriage.
The Greek hero Theseus travels to Creta to vanquish the Cretan monster Minotaur.
Theseus falls in love with Ariadne and escapes with her from Creta. During a stop at the island of Knossos, Theseus leaves and abandons Ariadne.
Theseus falls in love with Ariadne and escapes with her from Creta. During a stop at the island of Knossos, Theseus leaves and abandons Ariadne.
Bacchus finds Ariadne in despair and falls in love with her.
