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Bacchus and Ariadne

Unknown

1450

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Mythology

Dominant colour

Bacchus and Ariadne is a 1450 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1450
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene with many people and animals. In the center, a man stands on a cart, holding a cloth. Around him, people are dancing and playing instruments. There are also dogs and other animals in the scene. The background is a landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The painting is full of energy and movement, with everyone seeming to be having a good time. The use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the scene. If you like this painting, you might want to check out other works by the artist, 1989_person.