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Ceres Vanquishing the Attributes of War (oil on canvas)
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Ceres Vanquishing the Attributes of War (oil on canvas)
XIR176614 Ceres Vanquishing the Attributes of War (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); 115x96 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: allegorie des bienfaits de la paix; ); French, out of copyright
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Arrows Columns Corn Demeter Earth Fertility Fork Harvest Neptune Olive Branch Peace Personification Putti Sea Horses Spoils Symbolism Trident Symbolic
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This print showcases Simon Vouet's masterpiece, "Ceres Vanquishing the Attributes of War". Painted in oil on canvas, this artwork measures 115x96 cm and is housed in the Musee d Art Thomas Henry in Cherbourg, France. The painting depicts an allegory of the benefits of peace, with Ceres at its center. The goddess stands tall and powerful, symbolizing fertility and abundance. She triumphantly vanquishes the attributes of war represented by various elements surrounding her. Intricate symbolism fills every corner of this composition. Earth and sea personifications are present alongside Neptune himself, emphasizing their connection to Ceres' domain - agriculture and harvests. A statue of Pluto stands nearby as a reminder that even the god of wealth acknowledges the importance of peace for prosperity. The scene is further enriched by symbolic imagery such as tridents, sea horses, putti (cherubic figures), olive branches representing peace, spoils from war strewn about, female figures holding arms and arrows signifying conflict resolution or prevention. Columns frame this divine tableau while cornfields stretch into the distance as a testament to Ceres' influence over agriculture. Vouet's meticulous attention to detail brings this mythological narrative to life through his masterful brushwork and use of color. This print captures every nuance beautifully so that art enthusiasts can appreciate this timeless piece without commercial intentions but rather purely for its artistic value.
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