Carro di Cerere (Chariot of Ceres)
1726 to 1750
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 18 x 24.7 cm (7 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Anonymous Gift
Accession Number
1998.35.1
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Carro di CerereChariot of Ceres, a delicate drawing by the Maltese Baroque master Pietro de Angelis, between 1726 and1750. This intimate work on laid paper—measuring just 18 x 24.7 cm—captures the mythological chariot of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture harvest, in a burst of dynamic energy. De Angelis, known for his vivid history paintings and frescoes adorning Maltese churches, here channels the grandeur of Baroque drama into a sketch, likely intended for a larger canvas or decorative scheme. Crafted with pen and black ink for precise outlines, enriched by gray wash for s...