Artwork
Venus and Adonis
Venus and Adonis is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Hendrik Goltzius. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Venus and Adonis is a 1614 oil painting by Hendrick Goltzius, a renowned Dutch Baroque artist, transitioning from printmaking to painting in his later career.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the mythological figures Venus and Adonis in an intimate scene, set against a natural landscape, drawing from classical mythology.
Technique & Style
Characterized by muted colors (browns, greens, blues) and detailed rendering of figures and surroundings, the work exemplifies Flemish Baroque stylistic elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1614, the painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, reflecting Goltzius's later shift towards painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
