Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne
1606
oil
copper
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1606
oil
copper
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne is a 1606 oil by Jan Brueghel, the elder, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
The painting is called Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne by Jan Brueghel, the elder. This work is interesting because it's on copper, which is a unique medium. Jan Brueghel was a Flemish painter, and his use of copper as a medium is a notable aspect of his work. You can learn more about similar artworks by visiting the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
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