# Ceres and Triptolemos

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BROCKY, Károly](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/brocky-kroly-rc6da0a1a1c414d>)
- Date: 1801-1850
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 139 x 119 cm

## Commentary

Ceres and Triptolemos c. 1853 Oil on canvas, 139 x 119 cm Herman Ottó Museum, Miskolc In Greek mythology, Triptolemus was the son of Celeus, king of Attica. He was born at Eleusis in Attica, and was cured in his youth of a severe illness by the care of Ceres, who had been invited into the house of Celeus, as she traveled over the country in quest of her daughter. Ceres instructed Triptolemus how to sow corn and make bread.

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## Attribution

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