Artwork
Aeneas wird von Venus in den Olymp aufgenommen
Aeneas wird von Venus in den Olymp aufgenommen is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Peter Candid. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Aeneas wird von Venus in den Olymp aufgenommen is a 1596 painting on copper by Peter Candid, a Flemish-born artist associated with the Mannerist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mythological scene: Aeneas kneels before Venus, who sits on a golden chariot, as surrounding figures look on. The goddess's crown and classical attire identify her as a divine figure, while the man's gesture suggests reverence or worship.
Technique & Style
Candid's work is characterized by stylized figures and complex composition, typical of Mannerist art. The use of copper as a medium and the classical influences evident in the figures' clothing reflect the artist's engagement with contemporary artistic trends.
History & Provenance
Candid created the painting after working at the Medici court in Florence and during his time serving the Bavarian court in Munich. The work is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Peter de Witte, known in Italy as Pietro Candido and in Bavaria as Peter Candid (c.
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