Venus nursing three Cupids in a landscape 1627 - 1678
cornelisgalleii
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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pencil drawn
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facial expression drawing
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landscape
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charcoal drawing
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portrait reference
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cupid
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pencil drawing
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animal drawing portrait
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pencil work
"Venus nursing three Cupids in a landscape" is an etching by Cornelis Galle II, dating from 1627-1678. The piece depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love, kneeling and breastfeeding three cupids, or baby angels, in a lush landscape setting. The image is a classic example of the Baroque style, featuring dramatic use of light and shadow, and a strong sense of movement. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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