Artwork

Venus and Cupid with a Putto in the Clouds

Venus and Cupid with a Putto in the Clouds, by Unknown, oil, 1750
Venus and Cupid with a Putto in the Clouds, by Unknown, oil, 1750

Venus and Cupid with a Putto in the Clouds is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

One interesting thing about this work is that it features putti, which are often depicted as chubby, cheerful children.

This painting is called Venus and Cupid with a Putto in the Clouds.
It was made in 1750.
The artist used oil paint to create it.
The painting is held at the Ashmolean Museum.
One interesting thing about this work is that it features putti, which are often depicted as chubby, cheerful children.
Putti are commonly found in art from this time period, and they often symbolize love or innocence.
To learn more about similar artworks, look up the subject: putti.

Overview

Venus and Cupid with a Putto in the Clouds is a painting created in 1750 using oil paint. It is currently held at the Ashmolean Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Venus and Cupid accompanied by a putto, a motif common in art of this period. Putti, typically represented as chubby and cheerful children, often symbolize love or innocence.

Technique & Style

The artwork is executed in oil paint, a medium characteristic of many paintings from the 18th century.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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