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Ceres and Triptolemus

Roman 15th Century, after the Antique

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bas-relief depicting two human figures, one seated and the other standing, in a classical style. The seated figure is a woman dressed in flowing drapery, her head adorned with a classic hairstyle, holding a rounded vessel. The standing figure is a nude male, with a cloth draped over one shoulder, extending a hand towards the woman. The background features a tall central element resembling an ancient column with a vessel or torch at its top. The sculpture is made from a material that appears to be a darkened bronze with a slightly greenish patina. The piece is oval in shape with a small hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 15th century
Medium
bronze//Light brown patina
Dimensions
2434 × 3046 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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