Artwork
Triumph of the Marine Venus
Triumph of the Marine Venus is an oil painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Sebastiano Ricci. It dates from 1713 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Overview
Triumph of the Marine Venus is a 1713 oil painting by Sebastiano Ricci, a Venetian artist associated with the late Baroque style. The work is now held in the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a central female figure, likely Venus, seated on a red cloth and surrounded by attendants, some of whom play instruments or hold symbolic objects. The scene conveys a sense of dynamic movement and celebration, with the figures interacting in a lively, festive atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Ricci's use of oil paint achieves a vivid, luminous effect, with chiaroscuro and impasto techniques contributing to the overall sense of energy and movement. The composition reflects the grand manner of fresco painting, adapted to a smaller scale.
History & Provenance
Created in 1713, the painting is a product of Ricci's mature period, during which he was influencing younger artists, including his nephew Marco Ricci.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sebastiano Ricci (1 August 1659 – 15 May 1734) was an Italian Baroque painter of the late Baroque period in Venetian painting.
