Bring me wine, love and beauty. It is the first anniversary of our beloved blog. Hurrah! Thank you for visiting, reading, looking and especially commenting. Let’s celebrate with the King of Bacchanalia! Please come again.

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1520 – 1523, Titian. Held in the National Gallery, London.

Visit the National Gallery’s website to hear all about this painting.

Tragedy and Love go hand in hand. You must know that by now!