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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
Media ID 12743314
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Arrows Corn Demeter Earth Fertility Fork Harvest Neptune Olive Branch Peace Personification Putti Sea Horses Spoils Symbolism Trident
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Discover the captivating beauty of Ceres Vanquishing the Attributes of War, a masterpiece by Simon Vouet from the Musee d'Art Thomas Henry in Cherbourg. This exquisite greeting card from Media Storehouse features a high-quality reproduction of this iconic oil on canvas painting from Bridgeman Images. With its intricate details and vivid colors, this timeless artwork is the perfect way to convey your sentiments of peace, strength, and resilience. Ideal for any special occasion, our Greetings Cards bring art into your everyday life.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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