titian bacchus ariadne Dimensions (inches):33 x 37" are enveloped in the harmony

are enveloped in the harmony typical of rural life

It shows the principal figure of the ballet

known as Canaletto

Valencia is currently in the galleries of the Museo Sorolla in Madrid

titian bacchus ariadne Dimensions (inches):33 x 37" are enveloped in the harmonyThis mythological themed painting was one of those originally commissioned by Duke Alfonso I d'Este to Raphael Sanzio, who died having barely started it. The purpose of the work was to decorate a room in one of the Duke's residences, the Castello d'Este. It describes a literary episode, where the god Bacchus (or Dionysus), steps down from his chariot to woo the beautiful daughter of kings, Ariadne. Here Titian demonstrates his superlative skill as an