Venus and Cupid

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Made c. 1520 - 1525

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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 90 x 49,5 cm h x w x d: Ram 113 x 72 x 8 cm

Inventory numberNM 259

AcqusitionTransferred 1866 from Kongl. Museum.

Other titlesTitle (sv): Venus och Amor Title (en): Venus and Cupid

DescriptionDescription: Venus, the love goddess of ancient mythology, is depicted with her winged son Cupid, portrayed as a mischievous boy holding the arrow with which he awakens lust in gods and humans. Venus archly meets the viewer's eyes while demonstratively covering her sex with a transparent veil, which reveals more than it hides. The motif might have a moralizing undertone – a warning for the sensual temptations of Venus’ body.

Exhibited

Motif categoryReligion/Mythology

Collection

MaterialWood, Oil paint

TechniquePainting

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