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Dionysos et Ariane sur l ile de Naxos. (Bacchus and Ariadne on the Island Naxos). Peinture de Cornelis Van Poelenburgh (1594 / 95-1667) Huile sur bois. Art hollandais style baroque. State Open-air Museum Pavlovsk Palace, Saint Petersbourg
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Dionysos et Ariane sur l ile de Naxos. (Bacchus and Ariadne on the Island Naxos). Peinture de Cornelis Van Poelenburgh (1594 / 95-1667) Huile sur bois. Art hollandais style baroque. State Open-air Museum Pavlovsk Palace, Saint Petersbourg
FIA5355611 Dionysos et Ariane sur l ile de Naxos. (Bacchus and Ariadne on the Island Naxos). Peinture de Cornelis Van Poelenburgh (1594/95-1667) Huile sur bois. Art hollandais style baroque. State Open-air Museum Pavlovsk Palace, Saint Petersbourg. by Poelenburgh, Cornelis van (1586-1667); Pavlovsk Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images
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Bacchus Dionysus Chest Civic Crown Fictional Characters Monstrous Character Naked Woman Present Satyr Satyrs Seicento Shell Wonderful Character 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Fictional Character Flemish Art Four Elements Greece Greek Mythological Figure Seventeeth Century
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This 17th-century painting by Cornelis Van Poelenburgh, titled "Dionysos et Ariane sur l ile de Naxos" (Bacchus and Ariadne on the Island Naxos), transports viewers to a mythical world of Greek gods and goddesses. The artwork, displayed at the State Open-air Museum Pavlovsk Palace in Saint Petersburg, showcases the artist's mastery of the Dutch Baroque style. In this scene, we witness Bacchus (also known as Dionysus) and Ariadne amidst the picturesque backdrop of Naxos Island. Bacchus, god of wine and revelry, stands tall with his crown made from seashells while holding a rose as a symbol of love. His gaze is fixed upon Ariadne, who appears vulnerable yet alluring in her nakedness. The sky above them is adorned with fluffy clouds that seem to dance along with their passionate encounter. The azure sea stretches out before them, reflecting their emotions like a mirror. A satyr lurks nearby, adding an element of mystery and enchantment to the composition. Poelenburgh's attention to detail brings this mythological tale to life; every stroke captures the essence of these fictional characters. The vibrant colors used throughout evoke a sense of wonder and awe. As we admire this masterpiece from centuries past, we are reminded not only of its artistic value but also its significance within Greek mythology. It serves as a timeless reminder that love can be found even in unexpected places – on an island where gods roam free and mortals become entwined in their divine affairs.
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