• From History to Myth, 2001, begins with the Sleeping Ariadne misidentification before moving to historical portraiture of Cleopatra.
  • In the 1880s, the placement of the statue was still under discussion, since it was no longer considered a Cleopatra, but rather a sleeping Ariadne.
  • At 34 inches wide, 18 inches high, and just 12 inches deep, the Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne remains a small, yet detailed, sculpture.
  • Sleeping Ariadne. 1808. Albert Christoph Reindel (German, 1784–1853) After a drawing by Pierre Bouillon (French, 1776–1831) Copied after the Antique Probably...
  • Reconstruction of Sleeping Ariadne in Rome, Photo: Michael Lahanas. Original in Vatican Gallerie delle Statue. Assumed after the discovery c...
  • The statue of the Sleeping Ariadne depicts a reclining young woman, fallen asleep in a not too comfortable position on an uneven surface.
  • Gary Carsley. Sleeping Ariadne (Ariadne Sleeps Unrepentant) 2020. Single Chanel Video 2.01 mins. Soundscape: Louise Loh. Videography: Kenn Huang.
  • Sleeping Ariadne. This marble sculpture by an unknown artist is a copy of the sculpture held in the Vatican Museum, Rome.
  • The statue of Ariadne sleeping was acquired by Pope Julius II (1503-1513) in 1512 for the Courtyard of Statues (Cortile delle Statue) where it was ...
  • Ancient Greek and Roman art featured the Sleeping Ariadne model - it inspired artists throughout the centuries. Slideshow by Art Historian Dr. Raichel Le Goff.