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French School of the 18th Century - Pair of copper paintings of mythological scenes (Bacchus and Ariadne, Boreas kidnaps Orithyia) - Oil on copper. Dimensions: 45 x 33 cm / 55 x 43 cm. Pair showing two mythological scenes. In one, Bacchus and Ariadne meet in a rural setting, while the other scene shows the abduction of Orithyia by Boreas, god of the north wind. Both works, with vibrant colours and dynamic compositions, are an example of the French influence on the painting of mythological scenes in the 18th century. Copper, as a support, highlights the details and luminosity.