Artwork
A Lady and her Child as Venus and Cupid
A Lady and her Child as Venus and Cupid is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Govert Flinck. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
A Lady and her Child as Venus and Cupid is an oil painting by Govert Flinck, created in 1648, depicting a mythological scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman and child, identified as Venus and Cupid through their pose and the child's mirror, symbolizing the Roman deities of love.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, making the figures prominent against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Artist & collection
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