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Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite (oil on canvas)
1109127 Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite (oil on canvas) by Voet, Jacob Ferdinand (1639-1700); 76.2x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hortense Mancini, duchesse Mazarin (1646-99) mistress of Charles II); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25460336
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite" is a mesmerizing oil on canvas masterpiece by Jacob Ferdinand Voet. The artwork measures 76.2x61 cm and is held in a private collection. Ortensia Mancini, also known as Hortense Mancini, was the Duchess of Mazarin and famously served as the mistress of Charles II. In this painting, she embodies the mythical goddess Aphrodite with her seductive allure and aristocratic beauty. The artist skillfully captures Ortensia's half-length figure, revealing her bare breast and draped in an alluring chemise. The composition exudes sensuality while maintaining an air of elegance befitting a royal mistress. Voet's portrayal merges mythological symbolism with Baroque aesthetics to create a stunning representation of love and desire. The restoration work has impeccably preserved every delicate detail, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate brushwork that brings this mythological figure to life. This portrait not only showcases the artistic talent of Voet but also provides insight into the society and culture of 17th-century France. It reflects both French aristocracy and British influence during that era. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to witness the allure and power that Ortensia Mancini possessed as she embodied Aphrodite - the goddess of love herself.
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