Bacchus and Ceres

Jacques de Gheyn II

Associated Names
Jacques de Gheyn II

Artist, Dutch, 1565 - 1629

The image shows two figures seated closely together. The figure on the right holds a flute-like instrument pressed to their lips. The figure on the left rests their hand on the instrument with eyes closed. Both figures have intricate facial features, with one showing a more pronounced profile. The figure on the left has wavy hair adorned with leaves and flowers, as well as elements of nature. The background is textured, resembling a natural or cave-like setting with patterns and lines filling the space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink; piece of paper added on left, with additional drawing by a later hand in ink of a different color

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 15.2 x 17.2 cm (6 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.74.1

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1983

  • Van Regteren Altena 1983, vol.2, 125.

1986

  • Rotterdam 1986, 74 (as "Nymph and satyr").

Inscriptions

in unknown hand, lower right in brown ink: Ja: De Geijn

Wikidata ID

Q64580111

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