The Toilet of Venus
1715
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
1715
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
The Toilet of Venus is a 1715 oil by Michele Rocca, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of women and children in a forest clearing. One woman is sitting on a rock, while another is standing behind her, holding a mirror. There are also several children playing in the background. The scene is set in a lush, natural environment, with trees and mountains visible in the distance. The women are dressed in flowing robes, and the overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Michele Rocca.
Michele Rocca (1671-died after 1751) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
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