Bacchus and Ceres 

This drawing by Jacob de Wit depicts Bacchus and Ceres floating among the clouds. In classical mythology, Bacchus is the god of wine, fertility, and theatre, and Ceres is the goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relationships. Note how Bacchus is surrounded by grapevines, symbols of his intoxicating power, while Ceres is adorned with wheat and cornucopia, emblems of the earth's bounty. These symbols were meant to evoke the earth's powers of growth and abundance. Such iconography has roots in ancient fertility rituals, where offerings were made to ensure plentiful harvests. However, it's important to note that the placement of these symbols isn't linear; instead, it follows a circular, even spiral progression. This is because they have resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings across cultures, constantly reappearing and adapting in response to humanity's enduring need to understand and engage with the cyclical forces of nature.