Design for a Panel with a Depiction of Bacchus and Ariadne 1600 - 1700

This anonymous drawing, created between 1600 and 1700, depicts a design for a panel featuring Bacchus and Ariadne, a popular subject in Baroque art. The scene, set within a decorative oval frame, showcases the god of wine and revelry, Bacchus, in a lively exchange with Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos. The intricate details of the drawing, particularly the elaborate ornamentation surrounding the central panel, showcase the stylistic flourishes of the Baroque era. This design, intended for a decorative panel, reflects the prevalence of mythological narratives and grand decorative styles in 17th-century art.