Description
This elaborate still life is dominated by a wreath of fruit, vegetables, and grains that frames a bust of Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and summer. The wreath is suspended from flanking male and female satyrlike terms (statues of Terminus, the god of boundaries). Among the many creatures Snyders includes in the picture are a crested woodpecker, monkey, and squirrel. This painting may have been designed as a screen to cover a fireplace during the summer months.
Taking inspiration from the museum’s encyclopedic collection, local Philadelphia maker The Painted Lily has created small artworks on beautiful tumbled marble tiles. Whether hanging on your wall, decorating your desktop or bookshelf, or as a coaster for your favorite beverage, each will add warmth and inspiration to your home or office.
The images are applied using a technique that has been developed allowing for the natural color and character of the tile to show thru the image. Made to last a lifetime, the tiles are incredibly durable. Perfect as coasters for hot and cold beverages, the images will never peel up with condensation and the sealer will never melt with any hot liquids.
Each coaster is backed in cork to protect your table surfaces. Each of the tiles will vary a little due to the character and texture of the stone. Tiles can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. They are not dishwasher safe.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art exclusive
- 4" x 4"
- Handmade in Philadelphia using the finest Italian Marble
- Materials: Marble tile, ink, cork
- Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth; not dishwasher safe
