1898
tempera
panel
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Venus Genitrix is a 1898 tempera by Arnold Böcklin, a Symbolism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting features a central figure of a woman in a dark blue robe, holding a bow and arrow. The background is a soft, hazy light. To the left and right of the central figure are two smaller panels, each depicting a different scene. The left panel shows a man and woman embracing, while the right panel depicts a woman and child picking fruit from a tree. The painting's use of tempera creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. Next, explore the works of artist Arnold Böcklin.
Arnold Böcklin was a Swiss Symbolist painter. His five versions of the Isle of the Dead inspired works by several late Romantic composers.
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