1568
unspecified
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
Dominant colour
Venere e Cupido con due satiri in un paesaggio is a 1568 unspecified by Simone Peterzano, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Pinacoteca di Brera.
This painting depicts a woman reclining on a blue cloth, surrounded by a cherub and two men. The woman is nude, with her right arm resting on her head and her left leg bent at the knee. The cherub is positioned to her left, while the two men are on her right. One man is clothed, holding a cloth, and the other is nude, with his back to the viewer. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and mountains, with a cloudy sky above. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and intimacy. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the woman.
Simone Peterzano (c. 1535 – c. 1599) was an Italian Mannerist painter. Born in Bergamo, he stressed his links to Venice where he probably trained. He is mostly known as the teacher of Caravaggio.
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