Venus and Cupid 1628 - 1670

"Venus and Cupid" is an oil painting by Jacob van Loo created between 1628 and 1670, currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The painting depicts the Roman goddess Venus, nude and seated, with Cupid, the god of love, seated beside her holding an arrow. The painting's warm tones and soft lighting highlight the sensuality of the figures, drawing the viewer into the intimate scene. Jacob van Loo was a Dutch painter known for his portraiture and mythological works. "Venus and Cupid" exemplifies his skill in capturing the beauty and emotion of classical subjects.