Antieke buste van Ceres 1677

This engraving by Etienne Baudet, a prominent Dutch artist of the 17th century, depicts an antique bust of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture. The engraving captures the detail of the bust, including Ceres’s elaborate headdress and draped gown. This artwork, dated 1677, is a testament to Baudet’s skill and serves as a valuable record of a lost Roman artifact. The engraving, measuring 398 mm in height and 286 mm in width, likely served as a study or a reproduction for scholars and art enthusiasts.