Ceres with Horn of Plenty 16th-17th century

Editor: This is "Ceres with Horn of Plenty" by Crispijn de Passe, made around the late 16th or early 17th century. It's a small, circular drawing of a classical scene. What can you tell me about it? Curator: The materiality is key here. This is not a painting, but a drawing, likely intended for reproduction. Consider the labor involved in creating a design meant to be disseminated widely. How does this shift our understanding of its value? Editor: So, it's less about the individual artistry and more about mass production? Curator: Precisely. It's a commercial object, reflecting the burgeoning print market and the commodification of classical imagery. What do you make of the choice of Ceres as a subject in this context? Editor: I see. It makes me think about how art was becoming more accessible through these reproducible formats. Thank you!