Untitled (Bacchus) 2005

This abstract painting by Cy Twombly, titled *Untitled (Bacchus)*, uses a bold, crimson red on a pale yellow canvas to depict the swirling chaos associated with the Roman god of wine, revelry, and fertility. Twombly's use of large-scale, energetic gestures evokes a sense of movement and passion, while his exploration of color and form engages the viewer in a dialogue about the power of artistic expression. The painting showcases Twombly’s signature style, a mix of abstract expressionism and gestural abstraction, where the act of painting is as important as the finished work itself.