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Venus Discovering the Dead Adonis, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
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Venus Discovering the Dead Adonis, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
499607 Venus Discovering the Dead Adonis, c.1650 (oil on canvas)
by Italian School, (17th century); 213.5x268.7 (framed) 184.4x238.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Venus, the goddess of love, urged her mortal lover Adonis to hunt only the easiest game. Yet he insisted on pursuing boar, which eventually gored him to death. In this scene, Venus discovers the young man robbed of his youth, yet the painting eternally preserves him in a state of perfection. This paradox corresponds to wordplay in Italian poetry from the 1600s, with which many artists sought visual parallels in their work. This painting derives from a 1623 poem by Giovanni Battista Marino. The painter remains unknown, although the sophisticated literary reference, dramatic use of light, and vivid use of color demonstrate the artists awareness of trends converging in Naples in the mid 1600s.); Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22405396
© Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the mesmerizing artwork titled "Venus Discovering the Dead Adonis" created around 1650 by an unknown Italian artist. The painting, executed in oil on canvas, measures 213.5x268.7 cm when framed and 184.4x238.8 cm without a frame. It is currently housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The scene depicted captures a poignant moment as Venus, the goddess of love, stumbles upon her mortal lover Adonis who has tragically met his demise while hunting boar against her advice. Despite his untimely death, this masterpiece immortalizes Adonis in a state of eternal youth and perfection. The painting's profound meaning lies within its connection to Italian poetry from the 17th century, particularly Giovanni Battista Marino's poem from 1623 which inspired this artwork. Through visual parallels with poetic wordplay prevalent during that time period, artists sought to convey deeper layers of emotion and symbolism. Although the identity of the painter remains unknown, their sophisticated understanding of literary references is evident through their skillful use of light and vibrant colors that were popular trends in Naples during the mid-1600s. This remarkable piece not only captivates viewers with its artistic brilliance but also invites contemplation on themes such as love, mortality, and human folly – making it an invaluable addition to any art enthusiast's collection.
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