Resting Venus with Cupid
1620
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1620
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Resting Venus with Cupid is a 1620 oil by Hans Rottenhammer, a early_baroque_italian work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting depicts a serene scene of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, resting on a couch with her son Cupid by her side. Venus is shown reclining on a couch, with her left arm resting on a pillow and her right arm extended, holding a red cloth. Cupid is seated on the floor beside her, looking up at his mother with a gentle expression. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle landscape visible behind the figures. The overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility and intimacy, capturing a tender moment between mother and son. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful painting, you might want to look up Hans Rottenhammer.
