Titian, Bacchus and Ariadne, 1523-24

Titian, Bacchus and Ariadne, 1523-24, oil on canvas now atop board, 69-1/2 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 http://smarthis