Ceres at the Cottage by Adam Elsheimer

Ceres at the Cottage 

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painting, oil-paint

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narrative-art

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baroque

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painting

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oil-paint

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dark image

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chiaroscuro

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genre-painting

“Ceres at the Cottage,” by Adam Elsheimer, depicts the Roman goddess Ceres, who is holding a candle and entering a dark cottage. A young child, possibly a representation of the Roman god of agriculture, is reaching out to her. The painting is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts of light and dark, and the realistic depiction of the figures. The intimate scene emphasizes the human side of deities and provides a glimpse into Elsheimer's mastery of the "tenebroso" style, where the use of darkness contributes to the overall dramatic effect.

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