1524
oil
panel
From the collection of Munich Central Collecting Point
Dominant colour
Venus and Amor is a 1524 oil by Hans Baldung Grien, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Munich Central Collecting Point.
This painting shows a nude woman with long red hair, standing in the center. She is holding a green cloth in her right hand and has her left arm at her side. A small child, possibly Cupid, is sitting on a ball to her right, holding a bow and arrow. The woman's body is facing forward, but her head is turned slightly to her left. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's figure. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and beauty. The woman's expression is calm and peaceful, and the child's presence adds a sense of innocence and playfulness. This painting is a great example of the work of Hans Baldung Grien.
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
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