Hans von Aachen was an influential German painter who was a leading cosmopolitan proponent of Northern Mannerism; he was also a versatile and prolific artist who worked in Cologne and Florence while excelling in many genres. Here we see the mythological figures of the wine god Bacchus and Ceres, goddess of the field fruits. This magnificent painting is considered to be one of von Aachen's finest.
Bacchus, Ceres and Amor, c.1595, Oil on CanvasHans von Aachen Germany (1552 - 1615) |
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Hans von Aachen was an influential German painter who was a leading cosmopolitan proponent of Northern Mannerism; he was also a versatile and prolific artist who worked in Cologne and Florence while excelling in many genres. Here we see the mythological figures of the wine god Bacchus and Ceres, goddess of the field fruits. This magnificent painting is considered to be one of von Aachen's finest. |
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