Venus and Cupid
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Venus and Cupid is a 1850 by S. Bennet, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a nude woman reclining on the ground, with a winged child embracing her from behind. The woman's right arm is extended, and her left hand is placed on the child's shoulder. A mask and a table with a floral arrangement are visible in the background. The scene is rendered in a classical style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the composition. To learn more about this style of art, explore the work of artist Bennet, S.
A print on paper by S. Bennet reproduces a design attributed to Michelangelo, depicting Venus and Cupid, with the inscription noting that Michelangelo drew the composition and Jacopo da Pontormo painted it.
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English printmaker in the early 1800s, S. Bennet carved mythological scenes after known paintings so collectors could hang dramatic stories at home. Two prints in this set—*Leda and the Swan* and *Venus and Cupid*—show…
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