Who created "The Chariot of Ceres"?

The Chariot of Ceres was created by Pinturicchio in ca. 1509.

When was "The Chariot of Ceres" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1509.

What medium is "The Chariot of Ceres"?

The Chariot of Ceres is Fresco, transferred to canvas and attached to wood panels.

Is "The Chariot of Ceres" in the public domain?

Yes, The Chariot of Ceres is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Chariot of Ceres

Pinturicchio

ca. 1509

Medium

Fresco, transferred to canvas and attached to wood panels

Dimensions

Overall: 31 × 30 1/8 in. (78.7 × 76.5 cm)

Classification

Paintings-Decorative

Culture

Italian, Umbria

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1914

Accession Number

14.114.8

Tags

DragonsCeresChariots

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Chariot of C*, a vibrant fresco by the Umbrian Renaissance master Pinturicchio, created around 1509. Originally painted directly onto plaster walls, this work was carefully transferred to canvas and mounted on wood panels, preserving its luminous colors and intricate details for modern viewers. Measuring about 31 by 30 inches, it exemplifies the decorative fresco tradition of Renaissance Italy, where such pieces adorned palaces, chapels, and furniture like cassoni (wedding chests). The scene captures the Roman goddess Ceres, deity of agriculture and fertility, riding triumphantly ...

The Chariot of Ceres

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