Venus and Cupid c. 1630

sculpture, oil-on-canvas

black and white photography

centre frame

black and white format

b w

black and white theme

black colour

sculpture

black and white

monochrome photography

monochrome

italy

oil-on-canvas

exhibition

Alessandro Turchi's "Venus and Cupid" (c. 1630) depicts the Roman goddess of love reclining on a plush velvet cushion. Venus's gaze is directed towards the viewer, holding a bow and arrow. Cupid, her son, is positioned behind her, hiding his face in his hands, possibly representing the pain of love. The Baroque era, characterized by dramatic compositions and ornate details, is evident in this artwork. The painting is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago, measuring 45 9/16 × 62 1/2 in. (115.8 × 158.8 cm).