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Venus and Cupid

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a standing female figure, depicted nude, with her head turned to the side and her right arm slightly bent upwards, holding a fruit with leaves. Beside her, a small winged figure reaches up towards her. The larger figure stands next to a simplified tree trunk, providing a vertical element to the composition. The scene is crafted in a bas-relief format on a textured background. The material appears to be bronze or a similar metal, with a warm color and an aged patina. The sculpture is flat and rectangular in shape, designed to be viewed from the front, creating a narrative interaction between the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 16th century
Medium
bronze//Yellowish patina
Dimensions
3387 × 5945 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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