Bacchus and Ceres with Venus and Cupid 1697 - 1745

Jacob Dobbermann's "Bacchus and Ceres with Venus and Cupid" (1697-1745) is a white marble relief sculpture depicting four Roman deities. Bacchus, the god of wine, stands on the left with Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, while Venus and Cupid are seated in the right foreground. The composition is set against a background of classical architecture and a landscape, which highlights the idealized beauty of the figures. The work's delicate details and intricate carving underscore Dobbermann's mastery of the neoclassical style, demonstrating the enduring appeal of classical mythology in 18th-century European art.