Venus and Cupid
1600
oil
copper
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
About the artist
Artist
Adam Elsheimer
Adam Elsheimer (18 March 1578 – 11 December 1610) was a German Baroque painter who worked in Rome.
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oil
copper
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
Venus and Cupid is a 1600 oil by Adam Elsheimer, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a woman, possibly Venus, and a young boy, possibly Cupid, in a landscape. The woman is seated on the left side of the image, wearing a white cloth draped around her body. She has her back turned to the viewer and is looking over her shoulder. The boy is standing on the right side of the image, holding a basket of flowers above his head. He is nude and appears to be in motion. The background of the painting is a landscape with trees and a blue sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and beauty. The use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Adam Elsheimer.
Adam Elsheimer (18 March 1578 – 11 December 1610) was a German Baroque painter who worked in Rome.
See the richer artist page
