Bacchus, Ceres and Venus
1611 - 1655
This lively Baroque scene brings an ancient Latin proverb to life: 'Without Ceres and Bacchus, Venus freezes.' On the left, Bacchus, the god of wine, triumphantly raises a golden bowl while clutching grapes, ensuring the party doesn't run dry. Beside him, the goddesses Ceres and Venus huddle together, illustrating the idea that romance and passion need a good meal and plenty of drink to truly flourish. Painted by Cornelis Schut, the fleshy, dynamic figures and dramatic lighting are classic hallmarks of the Flemish Baroque style, making this mythological message feel surprisingly human and hearty.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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