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The Cult of Ceres

Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in an outdoor setting, surrounded by three men. The woman has braided hair adorned with plant stalks, and is holding a basket and a sickle. The men are kneeling or crouching, dressed in simple clothing and holding farming tools. The background features fields, workers, and mountains under a cloudy sky with a bright sun.

Artwork Details

Date
1596
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3607 × 4906 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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