1720
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Venere e un Satiro is a 1720 oil by Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a woman reclining on a blue cloth, with her head resting on a red cloth. She is nude, with her right arm raised above her head and her left hand holding a small object. A man with horns and a beard is visible behind her, partially hidden by a green cloth. The woman's body is relaxed, with her legs stretched out to the side. The man's face is contorted in a scowl, and he appears to be holding a small object in his hand. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, with hints of pink and purple in the distance. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's figure. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the work of artist Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini.
Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini (29 April 1675 – 2 or 5 November 1741) was one of the leading Venetian history painters of the early 18th century.
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