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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
- Reference:
- 2853401i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
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
Publication/Creation
1708
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 11.3 x 13.7
Contributors
Lettering
Inventé et dessiné par B. Picart, 1708
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 2853401i
Type/Technique
Languages
- French
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores