Ceres Collection (#5)

Attic black-figure vase depicting Synthos, Demeter, Hermes and the boatman, c
BAL110797 Attic black-figure vase depicting Synthos, Demeter, Hermes and the boatman, c.535-540 BC (pottery) by Greek, (6th century BC); Location Unknown; Greek, out of copyright

Scene of initiation into the Eleusinian mysteries, after Greek Antique vases
CHT163019 Scene of initiation into the Eleusinian mysteries, after Greek Antique vases, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by J

Punic mask representing Demeter, 3rd-2nd century BC (terracotta)
XIR168197 Punic mask representing Demeter, 3rd-2nd century BC (terracotta) by Roman; 46x29 cm; Musee National de Carthage, Carthage

The Eye of God Watches the Harvest, illustration from Book 1 Part 2 Chapter 16 of
STC134220 The Eye of God Watches the Harvest, illustration from Book 1 Part 2 Chapter 16 of The Principles of Philosophy by Anthony Le Grand, engraved by Michiel van der Gucht (1660-1725)

Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Psyche entering the Portals of Olympus
BIR185876 Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Psyche entering the Portals of Olympus, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones

Ceres in a cart being pulled by lions (colour litho)
6032909 Ceres in a cart being pulled by lions (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceres in a cart being pulled by lions)

Roman Empress in the character of Ceres (engraving)
5200934 Roman Empress in the character of Ceres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Empress in the character of Ceres)

Diana, Ceres, Venus (engraving)
5200884 Diana, Ceres, Venus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diana, Ceres, Venus)

Muse, Greek terra cotta jug, Ceres, in my possession (engraving)
5200860 Muse, Greek terra cotta jug, Ceres, in my possession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muse, Greek terra cotta jug, Ceres, in my possession)

Ceres, from a bronze found at Herculaneum (engraving)
5200839 Ceres, from a bronze found at Herculaneum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceres, from a bronze found at Herculaneum)

Ceres nursing Triptolemus, detail of the Altoviti ceiling, 1553 (fresco)
991660 Ceres nursing Triptolemus, detail of the Altoviti ceiling, 1553 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Mitchells Pass, Ceres (b / w photo)
3092315 Mitchells Pass, Ceres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitchells Pass, Ceres)

Terminal Figure of Ceres, 1911. Creator: Carroll Beckwith
Terminal Figure of Ceres, 1911

La Flore de le Gros, 1899. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
La Flore de le Gros, 1899

Ceres (Summer), c. 1717 / 1718. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Ceres (Summer), c. 1717/1718

The Mocking of Ceres, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Mocking of Ceres, 1646

Ceres, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Juno, Ceres, and Psyche in the clouds conversing, Juno seated with a peacock at her feet, Ceres wearing a garland of wheat and Psyche partially naked and holding a cloth, ca. 1515-27

Plate 14: Ceres in a niche, facing right, standing over a two-headed snake and holding a half-moon sickle in her right hand and a torch in her left hand

Plate 8: Polyphemus and Palemonius led by Ceres (Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere), with sterncastle in the form of a volcano

Frontispiece to the life of Alexander the Great, at left is Bellona and at right a female personification of abundance, the Coat of Arms of the Duke of Croy, 1608

De Zes-weg by Phaunus na t Beeld van Ceres te zien, in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, .n.d

The Mocking of Ceres: a nocturnal scene with Ceres drinking from a jug of water given to her by Stellio at right, 1633

DEMETER / CERES
Demeter / Ceres, and Dionysos / Bacchus, depicted on an onyx vase owned by Ferdinand Albrecht, herzog von Braunschweig-Luneberg. (one of two) Date: BCE

Ceres - Demeter Crane 1889
Ceres (Demeter), a symbol of harvest time. Date: 1906

Greece - Costume
Various Ancient Greek costumes; left to right - philosopher, citizen, Priest of Ceres, 2 Priests of Bacchus with a female Bacchante in between and a priestess. Date: circa 600 BC

OFFERINGS TO CERES
Roman ladies deck a statue of Ceres with flowers

ROMAN CELEBRATION / VIRGIL
Dancing in honour of CERES (Demeter), the goddess of agriculture. On Ceres let him call & Ceres praise, With uncouth dances & with country lays. Date: First published: 29 BC

Fife KY15 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fife KY15 5

Allegory of the Four Elements: The Earth. Design for a tapestry for King Louis XIV, c. 1680. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility and marriage
Illustration from 19th century

Africa, Bush, Ceres, Color Image, Day, Farm, Field, Grass, Gydo Pass, High Angle View
Africa, Bush, Ceres, Color Image, Day, Farm, Field, Grass, Gydo Pass, Hig, Gallo Landscapes, 79435972

Ceres, Cloud, Dawn, Landscape, Mountain, Nature, Non-Urban Scene, Peacefulness, Scenics
Ceres, Cloud, Dawn, Landscape, Mountain, Nature, Non-Urban Scene, Peace, Gallo Landscapes, 83387620

Wheatfield and snow covered mountains in background
Ceres, Boland District, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Ceres, Clouds, Color Image, Colour Image, Cumulonimbus, Day, Early Evening, Flat Ground
Ceres, Clouds, Color Image, Colour Image, Cumulonimbus, Day, Early Eve, Gallo Landscapes, 547200899

SYSTEME SOLAIRE (no. 1), pub. Paris, 1839. Creator: Auguste-Henri Dufour (1795-1865)
SYSTE ME SOLAIRE (no. 1), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire pub. Paris, 1839. Engraved by Auguste-Henri Dufour (1795-1865) French astronomer, after Sigismond Visconti

Ceres, Bacchus and Venus, 1605-1615. Found in the Collection of Muzeul National Brukenthal, Sibiu

Ceres (Allegory of Summer). Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Ceres. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Reale, Genova

The Offering to Ceres. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
The Offering to Ceres. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Festival of Spring (Allegoric Scene). Artist: Masek, Karel Vitezslav (1865-1927)
Festival of Spring (Allegoric Scene). Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

A spring festival (On the road to the Temple of Ceres). Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
A spring festival (On the road to the Temple of Ceres). Private Collection

Ceres (Ceres), c1850
Cerere (Ceres), c1850

Ceres and Two Nymphs with a Cornucopia, c1617. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Ceres and Two Nymphs with a Cornucopia, c1617. Painting held at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, London From The Connoisseur Volume XC. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Ceres, c1747-1815, (1915). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
Ceres. In ancient Roman religion Ceres was a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships. After J. B. Cipriani

Ceres and Harvesting Cupids, c. 1635. Artist: Vouet, Simon (1590-1649)
Ceres and Harvesting Cupids, c. 1635. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Fountain of Ceres - Palace of Versailles, France
Fountain Of Ceres - Versailles Date: 18th Century

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Ceres, the ancient Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, has captivated artists and historians alike throughout history. In Greek mythology, she is known as Demeter, the mother of Persephone. The tale of their bond and Persephone's abduction by Hades forms the basis for the changing seasons. One artistic representation that showcases Ceres' significance is "A landscape with wood; Diana offers a hare to a nymph; Silenus and Ceres in foreground" by Abraham Govaerts. This painting beautifully portrays Ceres alongside other mythological figures in a lush woodland setting. In astronomy, Ceres takes on another meaning as one of the dwarf planets in our solar system. Earth and Moon share this celestial stage with dwarf planets like Ceres, highlighting its cosmic importance. Moving beyond art and science, there are various references to Ceres in different contexts. For instance, the Short S23 Empire Flying Boat G-AETX was named "Ceres, " paying homage to its majestic presence in aviation history. The Commonwealth Aircraft CA-28 Ceres ZK-BPU also bears this name proudly as it soars through the skies. Even statues at Villa Cimbrone on Italy's Amalfi Coast depict her gracefulness amidst breathtaking surroundings. Not limited to visual representations alone, pigeons have also been associated with her name - Black and Dun Barbs being specific breeds linked to her symbolism. From mythology to space exploration, from paintings to aircrafts - each reference adds depth to our understanding of who or what exactly "Ceres" represents. Whether it be an ancient deity or a celestial body millions of miles away from us today – all these diverse connections remind us that human imagination knows no bounds when it comes to honoring this timeless figure.