Sine Cerere et Baccho Friget Venus by Federico Cervelli. A mythological allegory featuring Venus reclining while Ceres, Bacchus, and Cupid attend to her, set against a dark, atmospheric landscape.

Sine Cerere et Baccho Friget Venus

Federico Cervelli

1700 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Baroque allegory illustrating the classical proverb 'Without Ceres and Bacchus, Venus freezes,' rendered with rich Venetian color.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with rich warm-brown color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Attributed to Federico Cervelli circa 1700, this painting depicts a group of Roman deities in a lush landscape. The work captures the interplay of Venus, Bacchus, and Ceres with luminous skin tones and swirling Baroque drapery, serving as a sophisticated classical allegory for the interconnectedness of love, food, and wine.

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