Ceres making love to a horse (Neptune); representing the joining of the land and the sea. Engraving by B. Picart, 1708.

  • Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733.
Date:
1708
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2853401i
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On a seashore, under a cliff. Ceres has ears of corn in her hair, and a scythe by her side. A cupid holds Neptune's trident. In the sea is his empty scallop-chariot, drawn by horses with Tritons

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1708

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1 print : engraving ; image 11.3 x 13.7

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Inventé et dessiné par B. Picart, 1708

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Wellcome Collection 2853401i

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