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Carro di Cerere (Chariot of Ceres)

Pietro de Angelis

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a celestial scene depicting a chariot drawn by a two-headed dragon. The dragon has green scales and outstretched wings, pulling the chariot against a cloudy backdrop. In the chariot sits a figure in robes holding a sickle and a sheaf of wheat. The chariot has an ornate wheel. The composition uses flowing lines and the background is cloudy.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
4638 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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