Bacchus and Ariadne 1648

Jacob Jordaens's "Bacchus and Ariadne" (1648) depicts the Greek mythological scene where the god Bacchus finds the abandoned Ariadne asleep on the island of Naxos. The painting's vibrant colors and dramatic composition are characteristic of Jordaens's Baroque style. Bacchus, adorned with a crown and a thyrsus, stands triumphantly while Ariadne reclines in a state of peaceful slumber. The presence of satyrs in the background adds a touch of the wild and the bacchanalian to the scene. This painting, now housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, remains a powerful testament to Jordaens's masterful storytelling and evocative use of color.