Bacchus et Ariadne

Description

Title: Bacchus et Ariadne
Creator: Lens, Bernard, 1659-1725, printmaker
Contributor: Smith, J. 1652-1743, publisher.
Published / Created: [between 1680 and 1725]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: J. Smith
Abstract: On the left Bacchus stands wearing a pelt across his torso; his crown is made of grape leaves which also adorn his staff. In his left hand he holds out a crown towards Ariadne who reclines under a tree partially draped with a cloth, her eyes turned toward the viewer. A satyr kneels on the left near Bacchus smiling as he looks at the scene while a small cupid in the tree above Ariadne hands down a bunch of grapes
Description: Title engraved below image.
Second state of the plate, republished by Smith after original publication by Beckett. See Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1876,1111.82.
Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue.
Sheet trimmed leaving thread margins.
Provenance: Samuel Gedge; July 2025.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 22.8 x 17.5 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Edition: [State 2].
Language: French