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Cereris Bacchique Amicus (A Friend of Ceres and Bacchus)

Cornelis Dusart

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person seated from the waist up. They have a round face with prominent cheeks and a cheerful expression. Their dark hair is mostly covered by an elaborate hat with feathers and a rosette. The person wears a detailed outfit with a jacket and a scarf or cravat. They hold a goblet in their right hand and a torch in their left hand. A large drum with drumsticks is partially visible at the bottom of the image. The background is dark.

Artwork Details

Date
1695
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3553 × 4753 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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