Bacchus and Ariadne 1680 - 1690

drawing

rippled sketch texture

pen sketch

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

hand drawn

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This drawing, titled "Bacchus and Ariadne," is a preparatory work for a larger painting by Italian Baroque artist Luca Giordano, created between 1680 and 1690. The drawing captures the artist's dynamic and energetic style, characteristic of his work. The composition features a multitude of figures in a lively and chaotic arrangement. The depiction of the Greek mythological figures, Bacchus and Ariadne, suggests a scene of celebration and revelry, typical of Baroque themes. This drawing, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into Giordano's creative process and his masterful handling of human figures and composition.