Titian, Bacchus and Ariadne, 1523 24

Titian, Bacchus and Ariadne, 152324, oil on canvas now atop board, 691, 2 x 75 inches (National Gallery, London). More free lessons at: Part of a mythological cycle painted by Titian and Giovanni Bellini and commissioned by Alfonso d Este, Duke of Ferrara that includes The Feast of the Gods and the Andrians. Originally hung in the studiolo or Camerini d Alabastro of the Duke s Ferranese castle. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker smarthis