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Germany, Vienna, Venus and Adonis
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Germany, Vienna, Venus and Adonis
Annibale Carracci (1560-1609), Venus and Adonis
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16th Century Style Aphrodite Baby Boys Baroque Desire Dove Heterosexual Couple Idyllic Love Medium Group Of Animals Mythology Naked Picture Frame Putto Roman God Roman Goddess Romance Semi Dress Temptation Three People Venus Young Men Young Women Adonis Dosso Dossi
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This print from the Universal Images Group (UIG) transports us to a bygone era in Germany, Vienna. The artwork depicted is none other than "Venus and Adonis" by Annibale Carracci, a renowned Baroque painter of the 16th century. In this full-length composition, we witness an idyllic scene infused with romance and mythology. Naked and bathed in sunlight, Venus stands as the epitome of desire and love. Her alluring presence is accompanied by a dove symbolizing peace and a putto representing innocence. Adonis, on the other hand, succumbs to temptation as he gazes upon her beauty while being guarded by his loyal dog. Underneath a majestic tree adorned with birdsong, these three individuals - two young men and one young woman - embody the essence of passion between heterosexual couples. This fine art painting beautifully illustrates the story of Aphrodite's unrequited love for Adonis, intertwining elements of Roman gods and goddesses into its narrative. The medium group of animals surrounding them adds depth to this enchanting tableau painted in semi-dress attire characteristic of that era. As we admire this horizontal composition framed within our picture frame, it serves as a reminder that even centuries later, Carracci's masterpiece continues to evoke emotions through its timeless portrayal of human relationships amidst nature's splendor.
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