Venus and Adonis from a set of Mythological Subjects after Raphael 1686 - 1690

This tapestry, "Venus and Adonis from a set of Mythological Subjects after Raphael," was woven between 1686 and 1690. It depicts a scene from the Roman myth of Venus and Adonis, a love story with a tragic end. The tapestry was based on a design by the renowned High Renaissance painter Raphael, who died in 1520. Though a tapestry, it depicts the classic elements of Raphael's style, including the use of soft, flowing lines, naturalism in the depiction of the figures, and a sense of balance and harmony. The tapestry is now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, a testament to the enduring popularity of the Venus and Adonis myth and the artistry of Raphael.