The Abandonment Of Ariadne Painting By Bessie Papazafiriou

Year:

Medium:

Oil Painting

Size - (USA):

24 W x 30 H x 1 D (inches)

Size - (metric):

61.0 W x 76.2 H x 2.5 D (centimeters)

Theme:

Mythology

Edition:

100

Artwork ID:

150579

PDF Copy:

Artwork Info Sheet (PDF)

Artwork Description:

According to Greek mythology, seven virgins and seven young men were sent from Athens to Crete to be devoured by the dreaded Minotaur. Theseus decided to put an end to this annual sacrifice by slaying the monster. He did this with the help of Ariadne, King Minos daughter, who fell in love with him. Theseus took Ariadne with him when he left Crete and later abandoned her on the island of Naxos. This painting depicts her anguish as she watches Theseus sail away. Limited Edition - Signed and numbered

Artwork Keywords:   Original Painting

Materials:   Oil Paintings