Who painted Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen?

Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen was painted by Paolo Farinati in 1565.

Where can I see Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen?

Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen?

Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen

Paolo Farinati , 1565

Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Paolo Farinati. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in later hand, across center verso in graphite: Primaticio; lower right verso: PP Rubens

About this work

Overview

Ceres Changing Ascalaphus into a Bird of Evil Omen is a 1565 drawing by Paolo Farinati, a prominent artist of the Mannerist style.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing illustrates a scene from mythology where Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, transforms Ascalaphus into a bird associated with bad omens.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash and highlights in white on blue laid paper, the work showcases Farinati's characteristic draftsmanship.

History & Provenance

Farinati was active in Verona, Mantua, and Venice during the mid-to-late 16th century, and was a contemporary of the Venetian painter Paolo Veronese.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paolo Farinati

Paolo Farinati (also known as Farinato or Farinato degli Uberti; c. 1524 – c. 1606) was an Italian painter of the Mannerist style, active mainly in his native Verona, but also in Mantua and Venice. He may have ancestors…