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Venus and Vulcan, 1590 (oil on canvas)
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Venus and Vulcan, 1590 (oil on canvas)
3956479 Venus and Vulcan, 1590 (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); 181x207 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: The goddess Venus with her husband Vulcan, a blacksmith and forger of thunder bolts.); Dutch, out of copyright
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Aphrodite Cupid Eros Flemish Forge Forging Gods Golden Age Haarlem Hephaestus Hephaistos Infidelity Mannerism Mannerist Peace Smithy Unfaithful Venus Volcanoes Vulcan Winged Allegorical
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Venus and Vulcan" transports viewers back to the year 1590. Created by Dutch artist Cornelisz. van Haarlem, this masterpiece measures an impressive 181x207 cm and is housed in the National Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. The artwork depicts the goddess Venus alongside her husband Vulcan, who is renowned as a skilled blacksmith and forger of thunderbolts. The scene showcases their contrasting roles: Venus represents beauty, love, and desire while Vulcan embodies strength, craftsmanship, and fire. Intricately detailed armor, swords, helmets, and other weapons surround the couple's allegorical figures. Cupid can be seen hovering nearby with his wings spread wide open. This composition beautifully merges elements of mythology with classical imagery. Van Haarlem's use of vibrant colors and meticulous brushwork exemplifies the Baroque style prevalent during this era. The painting also exhibits characteristics of Flemish mannerism – a movement known for its exaggerated poses and attention to detail. "Venus and Vulcan" explores themes such as infidelity (as Venus was notorious for her unfaithfulness), peace amidst war (symbolized by Vulcan's role as a god associated with volcanoes), and the power dynamics within relationships. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate van Haarlem's artistic genius while immersing ourselves in a world where mythological gods come alive through paintbrush strokes.
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