The Autumn Bacchus and Ariadne 1863

"The Autumn Bacchus and Ariadne" (1863) by Eugène Delacroix depicts the Greek myth of Bacchus and Ariadne. This Romantic painting, completed the year of Delacroix's death, presents the two figures in a dramatic setting: Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus, is comforted by Bacchus on a rugged, rocky shore. An idealized depiction of love and abandonment, the artwork showcases Delacroix's characteristic use of vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The presence of a cherub overhead further enhances the dramatic tension and alludes to the divine intervention in their love story.