Gli Andrii
Rubens created this joyous, chaotic scene as a loving tribute to his idol, Titian, while visiting Spain in the 1620s. It depicts the mythical island of Andros, where the god Bacchus granted the locals a river that flowed with wine instead of water—explaining the very enthusiastic partying you see here! The sleeping nude in the foreground isn't just lazy; she's likely overcome by the 'divine' intoxication of the island's magical stream. Rubens' version is actually a copy, but he injected his own signature fleshy, dynamic energy into the figures, making the celebration feel even more alive than the original.
Location: Museo del Prado, Madrid
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