Venus und Amor
1647
unspecified
From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections
1647
unspecified
From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections
Dominant colour
Venus und Amor is a 1647 unspecified by Jacob Potma, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.
The painting depicts a woman and a child in a landscape setting. The woman, dressed in a flowing white robe, stands with her right arm extended and her left hand holding a torch. The child, wearing a white cloth around his waist, stands to her left, looking up at her. The woman's attire and the child's nudity suggest a classical or mythological theme. The torch in the woman's hand may symbolize enlightenment or guidance. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Jacob Potma.
Jacob Potma (1610–1704) was an artist, born in Workum.
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