Artwork
An Allegory with Bacchus, Ceres, Flora and Apollo
An Allegory with Bacchus, Ceres, Flora and Apollo is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
An Allegory with Bacchus, Ceres, Flora and Apollo is an allegorical work attributed to a specific artist, dated to around 1750.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts multiple figures, including Bacchus, Ceres, Flora, and Apollo, in a complex arrangement, with a central female figure holding a baby and a reclining male figure above her, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky with additional figures.
Technique & Style
The artist employs strong contrasts between light and dark, a technique known as chiaroscuro, to create a dramatic effect and emphasize the figures within the composition.
History & Provenance
The work is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
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