Bacchus et AriadneLens, Bernard, 1659-1725, printmaker[between 1680 and 1725]freOn 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 grapesTitle 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.