Bacchus, Ceres und Flora mit Gefolge in Wolken schwebend by Jacob de Wit

Bacchus, Ceres und Flora mit Gefolge in Wolken schwebend 

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drawing, pencil

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drawing

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allegory

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baroque

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pencil sketch

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figuration

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form

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pencil

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15_18th-century

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history-painting

Jacob de Wit's "Bacchus, Ceres und Flora mit Gefolge in Wolken schwebend" is a detailed drawing of mythological figures amidst swirling clouds. The work, created by the Dutch artist during his lifetime (1695-1754), is currently housed in the Städel Museum. The central figures are likely Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, and Flora, the goddess of flowers, suggesting a connection to themes of abundance and natural bounty. The composition of the artwork, with its dynamic figures and swirling clouds, creates a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of Baroque art.

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