Venus and Cupid, Venetian painter of the 17th/18th century

Venetian painter of the 17th/18th century Venus and Cupid Oil on canvas (57 x 49 cm - Framed 71 x 61 cm) Complete painting details (click HERE) The painting captures the attention with its intimate and sensual representation, with a seductive, semi-nude Venus at the center, with soft and sinuous shapes, lying on the bed with draped white sheets, in an expression of calm malice on her face. Beside her, Cupid stretches out his hands, in a gesture that suggests complicity and affection, wanting at the same time to take back his arrow, the iconic symbol of love. The light, which seems to come from above, caresses the figures, enhancing the roundness of the bodies and creating a play of light and shadows that gives depth and realism to the scene, with the dark background highlighting the figures in the foreground, concentrating attention on the intimacy of the moment. The painting invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty of Venus, who embodies a prototype of exuberant beauty so appreciated at the time, and who, as the goddess of love and eros, embodies attraction, desire and passion. The "sensual bond" between Venus and Cupid therefore represents the contrast between earthly love and the more elevated and spiritual love, which can however become earthly and sensual through the arrows of love. The analysis of the painting allows us to place the executive scope in the northern Italian school, executed by an author from the Venetian area active between the 17th and 18th centuries. The subject recalls those favored by the leader Pietro Liberi, interested in profane themes like this, in which the evidently erotic purposes were often combined with tales of myth. The witty malice of the gaze of the very sensual Venus, depicted in profile, corresponds to the complicit expression of Cupid, disarmed by her. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work is sold complete with a pleasant golden frame and a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic sheet. We handle and organize the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. In the event of the purchase of the work by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit which requires approximately 15/20 days, our gallery will take care of the entire phase until it is obtained. All costs of this operation are included. Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information. Also follow us on: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/