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The image shows two figures seated closely together. The figure on the right holds a flute-like instrument pressed to their lips. The figure on the left rests their hand on the instrument with eyes closed. Both figures have intricate facial features, with one showing a more pronounced profile. The figure on the left has wavy hair adorned with leaves and flowers, as well as elements of nature. The background is textured, resembling a natural or cave-like setting with patterns and lines filling the space.
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The image shows two figures seated closely together. The figure on the right holds a flute-like instrument pressed to their lips. The figure on the left rests their hand on the instrument with eyes closed. Both figures have intricate facial features, with one showing a more pronounced profile. The figure on the left has wavy hair adorned with leaves and flowers, as well as elements of nature. The background is textured, resembling a natural or cave-like setting with patterns and lines filling the space.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Bacchus and Ceres

Jacques de Gheyn II

Medium
pen and brown ink; piece of paper added on left, with additional drawing by a later hand in ink of a different color
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 15.2 x 17.2 cm (6 x 6 3/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1974.74.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • classical
  • mythology
  • Ceres
  • Bacchus
Inscription

in unknown hand, lower right in brown ink: Ja: De Geijn

NGA object ID 54712. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.