This statue of Ariadne is housed i the Vatican Museum in Italy. According to Greek mythology, Ariadne, the daughter of Minos, king of Crete, was deserted by the Greek hero Theseus. There she is surprised by the god of wine and merriment Bacchus and his followers (nymphs, fauns, satyrs) who are returning from a sacrifice.

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