Sleeping Venus with Cupid

Sleeping Venus with Cupid

Nicolas Poussin

1630

oil

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman reclining on a rock, surrounded by lush greenery and a cherub. The woman, dressed in a flowing white robe, lies on her side with her head resting on her right arm. Her left arm is bent, and her hand is placed behind her head. The cherub, positioned to her right, gazes at her with a gentle expression. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, with the woman's figure emerging from the shadows. The overall atmosphere is one of peacefulness and tranquility. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Nicolas Poussin.

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