Zomer c. 1724 - 1756

This engraving presents Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, embodying the essence of summer. She is depicted holding a sickle and a bundle of wheat, symbols of harvest and fertility deeply rooted in agrarian societies. These emblems transcend time, appearing in ancient Egyptian art as attributes of deities ensuring bountiful harvests. Here, the recurring motif speaks to humanity's primal connection to the earth's cycles, evoking both conscious gratitude and subconscious anxieties linked to survival and sustenance. Note the dragon pulling the chariot, a symbol of chaos overcome by divine order. Throughout history, this imagery recurs, adapted in various contexts to reflect the complex interplay between natural forces and human ambition, a testament to culture's enduring, cyclical nature.