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DEMETER / CERES
Demeter / Ceres, and Dionysos / Bacchus, depicted on an onyx vase owned by Ferdinand Albrecht, herzog von Braunschweig-Luneberg. (one of two) Date: BCE
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Albrecht Bacchus Braunschweig Ceres Demeter Depicted Dionysos Ferdinand Herzog Onyx Owned Vase Luneberg Myth
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This exquisite onyx vase, dating back to the ancient world, bears the captivating images of two prominent deities from Greek mythology: Demeter and Ceres, along with their counterparts Dionysos and Bacchus. The vase, owned by Ferdinand Albrecht, Herzog von Braunschweig-Luneberg, is a testament to the enduring allure of classical mythology. Demeter and Ceres, the goddesses of the harvest and agriculture, are depicted on one side of the vase. Demeter, the maternal figure, is shown holding a cornucopia, a symbol of abundance, while Ceres, the earth goddess, is shown holding a sheaf of wheat. Their connection to the fertility of the earth and the bountiful harvest is evident in their regal and serene expressions. On the opposite side of the vase, Dionysos and Bacchus, the gods of wine, fertility, and revelry, are depicted. Dionysos, the more somber and serious of the two, is shown wearing a ivy crown and holding a thyrsus, a symbol of his power. Bacchus, the more playful and mischievous god, is shown surrounded by his followers, the Maenads, who are depicted in a state of ecstatic frenzy. The intricate details of the vase, with its delicate lines and vibrant colors, bring the mythological figures to life, transporting us back to the ancient world. The contrast between the orderly and serene side of Demeter and Ceres, and the wild and chaotic side of Dionysos and Bacchus, highlights the duality of nature and the cyclical nature of life. This onyx vase, with its captivating images of Demeter, Ceres, Dionysos, and Bacchus, is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the ancient world and the enduring allure of classical mythology. It is a treasure that continues to inspire and captivate us, and a testament to the enduring power of art to transport us to another time and place.
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