Aphrodite Ares and Eros Sun 1600

Joachim Wtewael's "Aphrodite, Ares, and Eros Sun" (1600) is a Mannerist painting depicting the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the god of war Ares, and their son Eros. The scene portrays a passionate embrace between Aphrodite and Ares, while Eros stands in the foreground, holding an arrow and looking at his parents. Wtewael's use of vibrant colors and dramatic lighting enhances the emotional intensity of the subject, capturing the sensual and passionate nature of love and war. This artwork is a striking example of Wtewael's mastery of depicting mythological subjects with both beauty and dramatic intensity.