The Eleusinian Mysteries
The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece. Seated goddess Ceres presents a crown to Eumolpus, while a woman brings her a sesame wreath and olive branch. Other signs indicate Minerva, Bacchus, etc. Ceremonie Eleusine. From a vase in the collection of Sir William Hamilton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fumagalli from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1826
Picture No
13134277
Media ID
45763281
Size
4024px x 6265px
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Credit
Florilegius
Source
Fumagalli
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