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Ceres, Venus, Bacchus and Sleeping Amor, c.1705-c.1754. Creator: Jacob de Wit
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Ceres, Venus, Bacchus and Sleeping Amor, c.1705-c.1754. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Ceres, Venus, Bacchus and Sleeping Amor, c.1705-c.1754. Design for an overmantel
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Allegorical Amor Amorini Asleep Bacchus Ceres Cherubim Cupid Curtain Drapery Goddesses Jacob De Wit Leaf Leaves Nudes Parent Sleep Sleeping Soft Furnishing Venus Vine Vine Leaf Vine Leaves Wit Jacob De Allegorical Figure Angelic Cherubs Putti Roman Mythology Watercolour Paint
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This exquisite watercolor design by Jacob de Wit, titled "Ceres, Venus, Bacchus and Sleeping Amor," dates back to the 18th century and represents an allegorical scene inspired by Roman mythology. The composition showcases four deities and their associated concepts: Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and motherhood, is depicted with a cornucopia and a child; Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, is shown reclining on a couch with her son, Amor, or Cupid, asleep at her side; Bacchus, the god of wine and fertility, is shown as a jovial, bearded man surrounded by grapes and vine leaves. The soft, colorful rendering of the figures and their surroundings is characteristic of the Dutch artistic school of the time. The allegorical figures are dressed in flowing drapery, with Ceres and Venus wearing diaphanous robes that reveal their nude bodies beneath. Cherubs, or putti, frolic among the vine leaves and grapes, adding an element of playfulness to the scene. The design, which appears to be a sketch or study for an overmantel, showcases the intricate details of the figures and their surroundings, from the delicate folds of their drapery to the individual leaves on the vines. The use of watercolor paint adds a sense of depth and texture to the image, making it a stunning example of the artistic skill and creativity of the Low Countries during the eighteenth century. The peaceful scene of motherhood, love, and nature is a reminder of the enduring power of mythology and the human desire to depict the concepts that define us. This beautiful watercolor is now part of the heritage of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world.
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