Venus and Cupid

About this work

This painting shows a nude woman reclining on a green cloth, with a winged boy behind her. The woman has red hair and is holding a bow and arrow. The boy is reaching out to her with his right hand. The scene is set in a landscape with trees, flowers, and a body of water in the background. The woman and the boy are surrounded by a few objects, including a white dove and some pink flowers. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. Next, look up the artist, Alessandro Allori.