Bacchus and Ariadne by François Perrier. Bacchus stands with a thyrsus and a leopard while Ariadne sits draped in a striking blue cloth in a wooded coastal landscape.

Bacchus and Ariadne

François Perrier

1648 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A classical mythological scene depicting the encounter between the god Bacchus and Ariadne on the island of Naxos.

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A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted around 1648 by François Perrier, this Baroque masterpiece captures the meeting of Bacchus and Ariadne. The composition features the god of wine accompanied by his retinue, including a leopard and satyrs, as he approaches the seated Ariadne, whose vibrant blue robes provide a striking focal point against the earthy tones of the landscape.

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