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Venus Offering Diana a Choice between Cupid and Adonis. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Venus Offering Diana a Choice between Cupid and Adonis
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Adonis Choice Cupid Diana Herman Van Swanevelt Offering Swanevelt Herman Van Venus Woods Greek Mythology
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.8cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Venus Offering Diana a Choice between Cupid and Adonis
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating etching by the Dutch artist Herman van Swanevelt, created during the Baroque era of the 17th century. This masterpiece is a visual representation of an intriguing tale from Greek mythology, showcased in the tranquil setting of a woodland landscape. In the image, the goddess Venus, the embodiment of love and beauty, is depicted offering a choice to her sister Diana, the goddess of the hunt. Venus holds out two figures, Cupid, the god of desire, and Adonis, a mortal beloved by both Venus and Diana. The scene is set outdoors, with the sun casting dappled light through the trees, creating a serene and idyllic atmosphere. The choice before Diana is a difficult one, as both Cupid and Adonis represent different aspects of love. Cupid, the eternal embodiment of love, offers the promise of eternal passion and desire. Adonis, on the other hand, represents the fleeting and transient nature of love, as he is a mortal. The etching is a testament to the artistic skill of Herman van Swanevelt, with intricate details and a sense of depth that draws the viewer in. The use of monochrome, with its contrasting shades of black and white, adds to the timeless and classic feel of the piece. This artwork is a treasure of heritage art, and can be found in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It is a reminder of the rich artistic traditions of the Low Countries during the Baroque era and the enduring power of Greek mythology to captivate and inspire. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of love and the choices we make in our own lives.
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