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Venus on Her Couch as Eros Fills His Quiver with Arrows (engraving)
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Venus on Her Couch as Eros Fills His Quiver with Arrows (engraving)
3505678 Venus on Her Couch as Eros Fills His Quiver with Arrows (engraving) by Saenredam, Jan (1565-1607); 21.27x27.94 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Dimensions: 21.27x27.94); eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Norman Leitman and Todd Butler; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22973280
© San Diego Museum of Art Gift of Norman Leitman and Todd Butler / Bridgeman Images
Arrow Arrows Cupid Deities Eros Reclining Venus
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This engraving by Jan Saenredam, titled "Venus on Her Couch as Eros Fills His Quiver with Arrows" transports us into the realm of Greek mythology. The print, measuring 21.27x27.94 cm, is housed in the San Diego Museum of Art in the USA. In this scene, we witness Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, reclining gracefully on her couch. She exudes an air of tranquility and sensuality as she gazes upon Eros, also known as Cupid or the god of love. Eros stands beside her with his quiver filled to the brim with arrows - his potent weapons that can ignite passion and desire within mortals. The classical elements are beautifully depicted in this artwork; it captures a moment frozen in time where mythological deities come alive before our eyes. The Roman influence is evident through Venus' portrayal as Aphrodite and Eros' role as Cupid. Saenredam's meticulous attention to detail brings out every nuance of emotion and power within this composition. The delicate lines etched onto paper create a sense of movement and grace that adds depth to these mythological figures. As we gaze at this enchanting print from Bridgeman Images, we are reminded of the timeless allure and significance that mythology holds in our collective imagination. It serves as a testament to humanity's eternal fascination with love, beauty, and divine intervention – themes that continue to captivate us
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